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Cardinal Flower

Cardinal Flower

$4.50 - $4.50
$4.50
$4.50 - $4.50
$4.50

New for 2026 - Lobelia cardinalis - Native perennial with showy scarlet red flowers. Their native range includes NB, Quebec, Ontario and the eastern US. 3-4' tall flower spikes which bloom from the bottom up over multiple weeks in August and September. They prefer moist soil, and are often found near water in the wild. They'll do fine in medium-dry soil too. Attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies and other native pollinators. Deer resistant. Occasionally will self-seed when conditions are good.

Grown by Annapolis Seeds      
Growing Info
Stratification 60 days cold-moist stratification before sowing. Mix seeds with a small amount of damp sand or peat and keep in the fridge
Sowing Start indoors early spring. Seeds are tiny, press into soil surface and keep evenly moist. Alternatively, can be direct sown in fall to naturally stratify over winter
Transplant Outdoors after risk of frost
Soil Moist yet well draining soil is ideal, but most typical garden soil will be fine
Light Full sun to part shade
Spacing 8-18" between plants
Life cycle Perennial
Hardiness zone 4