Seeds: Lobelia cardinalis, cardinal flower
 
Seed Information
Seed sowing instructions
 
A = Lobelia cardinalis seeds should germinate when sown in a warm location. No treatment necessary.
 
D = Sow on the surface of the soil. These seeds are very small.
 
You can find more information about how to sow native seeds HERE.
 
Includes a brochure with instructions on how to sow native seeds.
 
Plant information
If you love seeing hummingbirds float around flowers and feeders, you should have Lobelia cardinalis at the top of your must-have list. Named “Cardinal Flower” for the vibrant red blossoms, this showy perennial stands out.
 
The long, tubular blossom shape makes it a favorite of hummingbirds, and the flower is dependent on them for pollination. While L. cardinalis prefers moist to wet soils, it can grow in areas that tend more to dry, although it isn’t the ideal location and you won't see the full potential of this plant.
 
The best option would be along the edge of a woodland garden, where bright colors aren’t always typical, and the tall spikes would stand out from all the green.