Description
The Blue Cardinal Flower is a stunning perennial that thrives in the Massachusetts climate, bringing vibrant powder-blue blooms to your garden from early to mid-summer. Its graceful spikes of tubular flowers rise above lush green foliage, creating a striking contrast. Ideal for shaded gardens or containers, the Blue Cardinal Flower offers excellent form throughout the growing season, making it a beautiful addition to borders and mass plantings. With its charming appearance and ability to attract butterflies and hummingbirds, this plant is perfect for those looking to add life to their garden.
This hardy perennial grows to a mature height of 24 inches, with its flowers reaching up to 3 feet tall. It spreads to about 18 inches and should be spaced 16 inches apart when planted in masses for a dramatic effect. The Blue Cardinal Flower thrives in moist to wet soils and tolerates some standing water, making it ideal for damp garden spots. It grows best in partial shade, where it avoids the harsh afternoon sun. Low maintenance and easy to grow, the Blue Cardinal Flower will return year after year, regrowing from the base each spring.
Each plant comes in a 3.25″ growers container. The image shown represents an example of what you may receive. Please note that the height, shape, and fullness of each plant may vary due to natural growth patterns. Rest assured, we will select the healthiest and most vibrant plant for you.
Plant Specs:
Botanical Name: lobelia siphilitica
Color: blue
Light: part shade
Watering: moist – wet
Soil: rich, well drained
Zone: 4 – 7
Plant Shape: upright spreading
Plant Type: herbaceous perennial
Mature Size: height (3'), width (18″)
Blooming Season: early – mid summer
Growth Rate: fast
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