Cardinal Flower
|
|
||
Lobelia cardinalis, Cardinal Flower |
|
|
The deep scarlet spikes of this hardy
perennial begin blooming in mid- August. A delicate and showy
flower when alone or clumped together, they are very alluring to humans
and butterflies and all things that hum or buzz. The plant grows a
single rosette the first year, and the second spring many multiples
come back. Cardinal Flowers take up very little space and we plant
them closely, 8 inches apart, so they can support each other in full
bloom. Grow specs: 2-3 feet. Any garden soil. Full sun to light shade. The plant has been used as a nerve tonic as well as for general malaise, syphilis typhoid and worms. (Photo © Steven Foster) $3.00 |
|
|
|
