This is such a vibrant plant! Easy to care for, hummingbirds love it! the color RED!!! they are Automatically attracted to them.. Not much affects the plants such as aphids, etc, so it thrives beautifullly!
Vulcan Red Cardinal Flower Lobelia speciosa
Exposure
- Part Sun to Sun
The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Flower Season
- Summer
Mature Size
Height
2' - 2'8"
Spread
10" - 14"
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Details
Features
Upright clump of deep purple foliage. Rich cardinal red flowers. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies
Bog PlantAttracts:BeesHummingbirdsResists:DeerRabbitsNative to North AmericaCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:MediumGarden Height:24 - 32 InchesSpacing:10 - 14 InchesSpread:10 - 14 InchesFlower Colors:RedFlower Shade:Cardinal redFoliage Colors:PurpleFoliage Shade:Deep purpleHabit:UprightContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunMaintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Mid SummerBloom Time:Late SummerBloom Time:Early FallHardiness Zones:6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Fertile SoilSoil Fertility Requirement:Poor SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Alkaline SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:Mass PlantingMaintenance Notes:Perfect for damp or wet locations. Requires good moisture in full sun. In dry soil, site in part shade.
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1 Review
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lise, Massachusetts, United States, 45 weeks ago
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