Lobelia (Cardinal Flower)
Color Name: Scarlet Bronze Leaf
Starship™ Scarlet Bronze Leaf features brilliant, scarlet-red flower spikes that bloom from mid-summer into fall. The vibrant blossoms create a beautiful contrast against its deep, bronze-green foliage, adding drama and height to any landscape.
A magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies, 'Scarlet Bronze Leaf' is also deer and rabbit resistant. Thriving in moist soil and full sun to part shade, it is perfect for borders, containers, bog gardens, and moist areas of your yard.
Growing Tips: The perfect plant for damp locations such as near ponds or low-lying areas, Lobelia will easily adapt to 'wet feet' but can also tolerate well-drained soils. If enough moisture is available, it will grow in full sun. In drier soils, it should be planted in part shade. Deadheading spent blooms will improve the overall appearance of the plant and may promote reblooming. It's a good idea to cut this plant back in the spring instead of the fall, since the foliage will help protect the root zone in the winter. Mulch is also recommended.
Starship™ Scarlet Bronze Leaf features brilliant, scarlet-red flower spikes that bloom from mid-summer into fall. The vibrant blossoms create a beautiful contrast against its deep, bronze-green foliage, adding drama and height to any landscape.
A magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies, 'Scarlet Bronze Leaf' is also deer and rabbit resistant. Thriving in moist soil and full sun to part shade, it is perfect for borders, containers, bog gardens, and moist areas of your yard.
Growing Tips: The perfect plant for damp locations such as near ponds or low-lying areas, Lobelia will easily adapt to 'wet feet' but can also tolerate well-drained soils. If enough moisture is available, it will grow in full sun. In drier soils, it should be planted in part shade. Deadheading spent blooms will improve the overall appearance of the plant and may promote reblooming. It's a good idea to cut this plant back in the spring instead of the fall, since the foliage will help protect the root zone in the winter. Mulch is also recommended.
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Flower Color: Red Shades Foliage Color: Black/Purple Shades
Height: 20 to 28 Inches Spread: 16 to 22 Inches Hardy in Zone: 6, 7 |
Blooms: Fall Late Summer
Foliage Season: All Season |
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Needs
Moderate
Attributes |
 Native Border Drought Tolerant Landscapes Mass Planting Specimen Plant
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Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance
Deer
Rabbit
