Cardinal flower: ( Fan Scarlet )
                           

Family:    Campanulaceae

Botanical Name:     Lobelia x speciosa ( lō -bē ´li-å   x   spē -si-ō ´så )

Soil:    Deep, fertile, hummus rich, well-drained.

PH level:    7.5

Flower:    July        Photo
                                                                     
Color:    Red

Height:    2'

Spread:     9"

Pests:    Rust, smut, leaf spots, & slugs.

Light:    Partial shade.

Water:    Consistently Moist.

Propagation:    Self sown seeds, or divide in spring.

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Cardinal flower: ( )
                           

Family:    Campanulaceae

Botanical Name:     Lobelia x speciosa ( lō -bē ´li-å   x   spē -si-ō ´så )

Soil:    Deep, fertile, hummus rich, well-drained.

PH level:    7.5

Flower:    July        Photo
                                                                     
Color:    Red

Height:    2'

Spread:     9"

Pests:    Rust, smut, leaf spots, & slugs.

Light:    Partial shade.

Water:    Consistently Moist.

Propagation:    Self sown seeds, or divide in spring.

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