Lobelia Seeds - Cardinal Flower

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinal Flower is an Eastern native wildflower that is loved by hummingbirds, butterflies, and humans alike! The bright red blooms bring a splash of color to the moist areas they inhabit. Grows to 2-3 feet and blooms for several weeks in late summer to early fall. Cardinal Flower is a perennial, but it is a short lived one, typically only living for a few years. However, they do self-seed, so your patch of Cardinal Flower should persist for years to come. Grows best in moist, rich soil near water. 

Direct seed in early spring or transplant into the garden after all danger of frost has passed. Lobelia benefits from cold stratification. Requires light to germinate so gently press seeds into the soil without covering them. It will need full sun to partial shade and likes wet soil. Water well to ensure good germination. Once germinated, lobelia will need at least an inch of water per week. Typically grown for flowers. Perennial.

0.02 gram packet contains a minimum of 100 seeds.

Small Farmer Grown by Mountain Gardens in North Carolina.