A striking perennial with upright spikes of deep blue-purple flowers that bloom midsummer into fall. Compact, well-branched, and heat tolerant, this selection is excellent for pollinator gardens and mixed borders.
Perennial | |
Lobelia | |
Cardinal Flower | |
Zone 6 | |
4-6+ hours | |
Moist, well-drained soil | |
20-24" | |
16-20" | |
Summer, Fall | |
Blue | |
Moderate | |
Upright | |
Flowerheads | |
Yes | |
Yes | |
Yes | |
Yes | |
Yes | |
Monarda, Echinacea, Rudbeckia, Panicum |