This hardy Lobelia can be used to good effect at the back of the herbaceous border to give a splash of deep purplish blue at a time when colour is hard to find. Tall spikes of flowers are borne from Jul-Sept. Prefers moist sunny site. Height and spread 90-100cm (3')
Common NameCardinal Flower
Approx Height (10 yrs.)60-90 cm (24-36")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun
HardinessHardy
Flowering TimeSummer
Flower ColourBlue
Plant TypeHerbaceous