- Scientific Name: Lobelia (Named for Mathias de L'Obel, 16th century Belgian botanist) cardinalis (meaning Cardinal)
- Hardiness Zone: 5-9 What Zone am I?
- Size: 24-36" tall
- Cultural Requirements:
- Full sun to partial shade
- Plant on the first shelf of your pond 0-6" deep. You can grow cardinal flower in normal garden soil, but it must be watered regularly.
- Plant 15-18" apart
- Growth Pattern: Perennial Plant
- Little Known Facts: Cardinal flower is pollinated by the ruby-throated hummingbird. They are attracted to it in droves!
- Please Note:
- Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Most marginal or bog plants prefer to be planted in 1-8" of water, on the first shelf of your pond, as well as the edges of streams and upper pools, are ideal planting areas.
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