'Starship Scarlet' offers better branching, a more compact habit and earlier flowering than other varieties. The deep scarlet-red flowers that arise on dark stems from early to late July are stunning.
Plant Type:
Perennial
Botanical Name:
Lobelia
Common Name:
Cardinal Flower
Hardiness:
Zone 5
Sun:
Full Sun (6+ hours)
Soil:
Wet / Boggy
Suggested Use 1:
Rain gardens
Suggested Use 2:
Moist borders
Height:
20-24"
Width:
14-18"
Bloom Time:
Summer
Flower Color:
Red
Growth Rate:
Rapid
Shape:
Clump, Upright
Winter Protection:
Straw
Fertilizer:
Flower-tone
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Butterflies:
Yes
Hummingbirds:
Yes
Plant With:
Trollius, Actaea, Spigelia, Thalictrum
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