{"title":"Aquatic Cardinal Flower","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"89\" data-end=\"113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"93\" data-end=\"111\"\u003eGenus: Lobelia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"286\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"114\" data-end=\"125\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Campanulaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"159\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lobelia, Cardinal Flower, Edging Lobelia\u003cbr data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"203\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"220\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widespread – found in North and South America, Africa, and Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"775\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"288\" data-end=\"304\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"304\" data-end=\"307\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"307\" data-end=\"316\"\u003eLobelia\u003c\/em\u003e is a large and diverse genus of flowering plants ranging from compact annual bedding plants to tall, moisture-loving perennials. Known for their vibrant, tubular flowers—most commonly in shades of blue, purple, red, or white—Lobelias are favourites in both ornamental gardens and naturalized wetland settings. Some species are low-growing and ideal for containers, while others like \u003cem data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"720\"\u003eLobelia cardinalis\u003c\/em\u003e can reach impressive heights and attract hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"794\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"777\" data-end=\"792\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"835\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eGrows best in full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"836\" data-end=\"911\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"838\" data-end=\"911\"\u003ePrefers moist, rich, well-draining soil; many species thrive near water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"912\" data-end=\"982\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"982\"\u003eAnnual varieties benefit from regular deadheading to prolong bloom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"983\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"985\" data-end=\"1058\"\u003ePerennial types may require division every few years to maintain vigour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1059\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1061\" data-end=\"1105\"\u003eProtect from extreme heat and drying winds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1107\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eThe genus is named after Flemish botanist Matthias de Lobel (1538–1616)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1229\"\u003eLobelia inflata\u003c\/em\u003e (Indian Tobacco) was historically used in herbal medicine but can be toxic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1307\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003ePopular with pollinators—especially hummingbirds and butterflies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1376\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eBlue-flowered \u003cem data-start=\"1392\" data-end=\"1408\"\u003eLobelia erinus\u003c\/em\u003e is a classic for hanging baskets and window boxes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1463\" data-end=\"1551\"\u003eSome aquatic or semi-aquatic species are used in aquascaping and natural pond settings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/aquatic-cardinal-flower.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}