It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. One of our best-known native wildflowers, the Cardinal Flower adapts well to garden condition, especially in moist areas beside ponds or water features. It is not particular as to soil pH, but grows best in rich soils. It is quite adaptable, prefering to grow in average to wet conditions, and will even tolerate some standing water. This plant should be grown in a location with partial shade or which is shaded from the hot afternoon sun. Be careful not to disturb the crown in late winter when it may not be readily seen! As an herbaceous perennial, this plant will usually die back to the crown each winter, and will regrow from the base each spring. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 3 years. They can be found as far north as Canada and as far south as Columbia. When grown in masses or used as a bedding plant, individual plants should be spaced approximately 20 inches apart. Cardinal flowers ( Lobelia cardinalis) are short-lived native perennial plants that have a wide range in North and Central America. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration Ĭardinal Flower is recommended for the following landscape applications Ĭardinal Flower will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity extending to 3 feet tall with the flowers, with a spread of 24 inches. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to your yard. This plant will require occasional maintenance and upkeep, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. Its relatively coarse texture can be used to stand it apart from other garden plants with finer foliage. Its pointy leaves remain dark green in colour throughout the season.Ĭardinal Flower is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth.
Cardinal Flower features showy spikes of scarlet flowers rising above the foliage from mid summer to early fall.
0 kommentar(er)
