The Cardinal Flower - Lobelia cardinalis

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We only sell freshly harvested seeds from small time growers, hobbyists and collectors. Listing is for 5 Seeds This 1-6 ft. perennial has showy, red flowers in 8 in., terminal spik es. Each flower has three spreading lower petals and two upper petals, all united into a tube at the base. Erect leafy stems, often in clusters, with racemes of flowers resembling flaming red spires. The lower portion of the erect stem is lined with lance-shaped leaves. The soil must be kept moist or wet at all times. A winter mulching in northern climes is beneficial. Blooms in Bloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct. Show more