Cardinal Flower Seeds (Lobelia cardinalis)
Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) is a perennial flower with bright red blooms and is native to most of the US aside from the northwest.
It’s an important nectar source for hummingbirds and many species of butterflies.
Seeds require a 60 day cold stratification period to germinate
See care info for Cardinal Flower below
Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) is a perennial flower with bright red blooms and is native to most of the US aside from the northwest.
It’s an important nectar source for hummingbirds and many species of butterflies.
Seeds require a 60 day cold stratification period to germinate
See care info for Cardinal Flower below
Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) is a perennial flower with bright red blooms and is native to most of the US aside from the northwest.
It’s an important nectar source for hummingbirds and many species of butterflies.
Seeds require a 60 day cold stratification period to germinate
See care info for Cardinal Flower below
Perennial
Seed Germination: 60 day cold stratification
Sun: Full - Shade
Water: Medium - Wet
Height: 2-6 ft
Spacing: 0.5-1 ft
Bloom: July-Sept
Listed as a Keystone Plant by the National Wildlife Federation
Deer-resistant
Loved by pollinators and birds
Important nectar source for hummingbirds and butterflies
Self-seeding
Can handle most light conditions
Compared to foreign plants, native plants:
Require less maintenance
Use less water
Are more beneficial to native wildlife
Sequester more atmospheric carbon (that means they help fight climate change!)