Lobelia speciosa 'Vulcan Red' - Cardinal Flower - Photo courtesy of Walters Gardens, Inc.

Cardinal Flower

Lobelia speciosa 'Vulcan Red'

  • Tubular fiery-red one-sided flowers on tall spikes
  • Finely-toothed narrow burgundy leaves
  • Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
  • Bloom Time: July to September
  • Flower Height: 80 cm
  • Foliage Height: 50 cm

ZONE:
6

COLOUR:
Red

HEIGHT:
45-50 cm

SPREAD:
50-60 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:


It will adapt well to garden conditions and can be used in moist areas, beside ponds or water features or in low wooded areas. Is known to self-seed under optimum conditions. Clumps can be divided in early spring. Provides very intense colour for the late summer garden. 

Additional Notes about Cardinal Flower:


All parts of this plant are TOXIC.