Lobelia siphilitica / CARDINAL FLOWER
Lobelia siphilitica, commonly known as Great Blue Lobelia, is a stunning perennial that features spikes of deep blue, tubular flowers, which bloom in late summer to early fall, adding a cool-toned contrast to gardens. The flowers, which are arranged along tall, upright stems, attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly gardens. The plant’s lance-shaped, dark green foliage forms a dense clump at the base, providing a lovely backdrop for the striking floral display. Great Blue Lobelia thrives in moist, well-drained soils and prefers partial shade to full sun, making it an ideal choice for shaded or damp areas, such as woodland gardens, rain gardens, or along pond edges. With its vibrant color, wildlife benefits, and ability to thrive in moist conditions, Lobelia siphilitica is a beautiful and functional addition to any landscape.
· ORIGIN - NC Native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - blue
· HEIGHT - 24-36"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-8
Lobelia siphilitica, commonly known as Great Blue Lobelia, is a stunning perennial that features spikes of deep blue, tubular flowers, which bloom in late summer to early fall, adding a cool-toned contrast to gardens. The flowers, which are arranged along tall, upright stems, attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly gardens. The plant’s lance-shaped, dark green foliage forms a dense clump at the base, providing a lovely backdrop for the striking floral display. Great Blue Lobelia thrives in moist, well-drained soils and prefers partial shade to full sun, making it an ideal choice for shaded or damp areas, such as woodland gardens, rain gardens, or along pond edges. With its vibrant color, wildlife benefits, and ability to thrive in moist conditions, Lobelia siphilitica is a beautiful and functional addition to any landscape.
· ORIGIN - NC Native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - blue
· HEIGHT - 24-36"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-8
Lobelia siphilitica, commonly known as Great Blue Lobelia, is a stunning perennial that features spikes of deep blue, tubular flowers, which bloom in late summer to early fall, adding a cool-toned contrast to gardens. The flowers, which are arranged along tall, upright stems, attract pollinators like bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it an excellent choice for pollinator-friendly gardens. The plant’s lance-shaped, dark green foliage forms a dense clump at the base, providing a lovely backdrop for the striking floral display. Great Blue Lobelia thrives in moist, well-drained soils and prefers partial shade to full sun, making it an ideal choice for shaded or damp areas, such as woodland gardens, rain gardens, or along pond edges. With its vibrant color, wildlife benefits, and ability to thrive in moist conditions, Lobelia siphilitica is a beautiful and functional addition to any landscape.
· ORIGIN - NC Native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - blue
· HEIGHT - 24-36"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 4-8
