Lobelia cardinalis*
Cardinal Flower, or Red Lobelia is one of the more prominent attracters of hummingbirds, and it's scarlet corolla is unsurpassed. Grows well in wetland and typical garden soils. Cut capsules off before they mature to keep the plants robust. Lobelia cardinalis does well in many conditions, from bright, sunny wet places to shady woods, and garden soils of varying fertility.
We sometimes carry the 'Black Truffle', or "Queen Elizabeth" varieties that have deep, red, or red-black foliage.
Prices listed are subject to change, based upon size change and availability.
We are a small local nursery with limited shipping capability. We will do our best to ship smaller material (usually 1 or 2 gallon), although we can sometimes ship larger plants with the pots removed.
We have some species that are not listed, as we have too few of them to make a full listing plausible. You can always inquire.
We will consider contract growing an order with appropriate advance notice and availability of seed, cuttings or lining out stock.