Lobelia cardinalis ‘Elm Fire’
Deep beet root red leaves and incredibly vivid red flowers in mid to late summer. This is a stunning vertical accent plant in terms of both foliage and flower. This garden selection can be used as a marginal in ponds but also does very well in average garden soils. An improved form of the very popular ‘Queen Victoria’.
Common Name: Cardinal Flower
Family: Campanulaceae (The Bellflower Family)
Zone Hardiness: 3-9
Light: Full Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Red
Secondary Bloom Colour:
Foliage Colour: Burgundy/Red/Purple
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time:
Soil Moisture: Moist, Average
Stem Colour: Red
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Hummingbirds Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Damp shores, meadows and swamps.
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