{"title":"Perennial Cardinal Flower","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"74\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"72\"\u003eGenus: Lobelia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"272\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"86\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Campanulaceae (Bellflower Family)\u003cbr data-start=\"120\" data-end=\"123\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lobelia, Cardinal Flower, Edging Lobelia\u003cbr data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"184\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"201\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widespread—species native to North and South America, Africa, and Asia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"841\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"274\" data-end=\"290\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"304\"\u003eLobelia\u003c\/strong\u003e is a diverse genus that includes over 400 species of annuals, perennials, and even aquatic plants. Known for their vivid, tubular flowers in shades of blue, purple, red, and white, Lobelias are prized in gardens for their colour intensity and ability to attract pollinators. There are two main types commonly grown in gardens: the compact, trailing varieties (such as \u003cem data-start=\"673\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eLobelia erinus\u003c\/em\u003e) ideal for containers and hanging baskets, and the upright, taller species (such as \u003cem data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"794\"\u003eLobelia cardinalis\u003c\/em\u003e) perfect for borders and water-side plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"843\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eLobelias thrive in moist, fertile soils and can bloom from spring through fall with proper care. While some species are tender and treated as annuals in Canadian climates, hardy types can be grown as perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1071\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1074\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1149\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade; more shade-tolerant in hot climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1150\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist, rich, well-drained soil; appreciates consistent moisture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1229\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1296\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1231\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e High water needs, especially during hot, dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1297\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1299\" data-end=\"1313\"\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Varies by species; some hardy to Zone 3 (\u003cem data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1370\"\u003eL. cardinalis\u003c\/em\u003e), while \u003cem data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eL. erinus\u003c\/em\u003e is grown as an annual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1416\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1547\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1434\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deadheading can encourage repeat blooming; regular watering is key to prevent midsummer dieback in annual types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1576\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1699\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1598\"\u003eLobelia cardinalis\u003c\/em\u003e, with its striking red flowers, is native to eastern North America and is beloved by hummingbirds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1700\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003eThe genus is named after Flemish botanist Matthias de Lobel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1855\"\u003eLobelias are a magnet for pollinators, especially hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1856\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1993\"\u003eSome Lobelia species have been used in traditional medicine, though caution is needed as parts of the plant can be toxic if ingested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1994\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1996\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003eCompact varieties are favourites for mixed containers, window boxes, and borders due to their cascading, airy blooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/perennial-76.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. 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