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Cardinal Flower Seeds
Overpicking has resulted in scarcity of this flower in the wild!
The name of this bright red flower “Cardinal” alludes to the bright red robes worn by the Roman Catholic cardinals.
The Cardinal Flower is considered a great treasure in the garden because of the true red color it provides. Cardinals also boast an exceptionally long bloom time (mid-Summer – Fall)- making them even more desirable.
Cardinal Flowers can be found to grow native along streams all over the Southern United Sates
Insects find it difficult to navigate the long tubular flowers so, Cardinal Flowers depend on hummingbirds, which feed on the nectar, as pollination.
Combine the Cardinals with any plant that loves moist soil conditions. Ferns and Hostas make good companion plants for these flowers. |
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Additional Seed Details
- Family:Campanulaceae (kam-pan-yew-LAY-see-ee)
- Genus:Lobelia (low-BEE-lee-a)
- Species: cardinalis (kar-dih-NAL-iss)
- Cultivar:
- Category: Perennials, Pods and Aquatics
- Height:24-36 in (60-90 cm)
- Spacing: 15-18 in (38-45 cm)
- Germination Time:10-20 days
- Days to Maturity: 100-120 days or second year
- Sun Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Shade, Light Shade, Partial to Full Shade
- Bloom Color: Scarlet (Dark Red)
- Bloom Time:Late Summer- Mid Fall
- Soil Requirements: 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
- Propagation Methods: From seed, sow indoors before last frost or direct sow outdoors after last frost.
- Other Details: Requires consistently moist soil, do not let dry between waterings. Very high moisture needs- suitable for bogs and water gardens. ALL parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
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