Live Cardinal Flower Winter Hardy Aquatic Marginal Pond/Bog Plant
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Features | Deciduous |
| Growth Stage | Vegetative |
| MPN | N/A |
| Item Width | 3 in |
| Item Length | 6 in |
| Item Height | 6 in |
| Season Of Interest | Fall |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
| Genus | Lobelia |
| Growth Habit | Clumping |
| Climate | Cold |
| Common Name | Cardinal Flower |
| Soil Type | Clay |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Foliage | Bipartite |
| Color | Green |
| Room | Sunroom |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Safety | Pet Safe |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Type | Pond/Bog Plants |
| Watering | Heavy |
This plant is available for shipping now. Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal flower is well known for having gorgeous green foliage, and stunning pink flowers that bloom all summer long. The plants usually grow to 2 ½ feet tall. The bright green leaves are narrow and ovate. Each flower is 1-2 inches long and has two lips, with the three lobes of the lower lip appearing more prominent than the two lobes of the upper lip. Hummingbirds and butterflies love the flowers. Common Name: Cardinal FlowerUse: Hardy MarginalFlower Color: RedLeaf Color: Dark green turning reddishHeight: 2-3'Width: 3'' to 8''Container Size: 1 gallon or largerFertilizer: 2 tablets monthlyHardiness Zone: 6 to11Light Conditions: Full sun to partial shadeNative To: North AmericaAvailable As: 2'' and 4'' pots Planting and Care Instructions For Water Garden PlantsMARGINAL OR BOG PLANTS Marginal plants should be planted in individual containers of approximately 1 to 3 gallon capacity. Some marginal plants are grown in 2' net pots and it is recommended that you plant without removing these net pots as not to damage the roots. Plant as you would the lilies, but when adding fertilizer tablets, use 1 tablet for 1 gallon size pots and 2 tablets for 2 or 3 gallon size pots. Marginal plants should be lowered to a depth of only 1 to 3 inches. They grow out of the water and are usually found at the water's edge. Spring shipping: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday.Summer shipping: Monday, Friday, and Saturday.Fall shipping: Monday, Friday, and Saturday.