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Starship Scarlet Bronze Leaf Cardinal Flower Lobelia speciosa

Flower Season
  • Summer
  • Fall
Mature Size
2'4" 22" 71cm 56cm
Height: 22" - 2'4"
Spread: 16" - 22"
Height: 56cm - 71cm
Spread: 41cm - 56cm
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  • Details

    22 - 28 Inches
    16 - 22 Inches
    16 - 22 Inches
    56cm - 71cm
    41cm - 56cm
    41cm - 56cm

    Features

    Cardinal red flower spikes and beautiful bronzing on the leaves.

    Bog Plant
    Attracts: 
    Bees
    Butterflies
    Hummingbirds
    Resists: 
    Deer
    Rabbits
    Native to North America

    Characteristics

    Plant Type: 
    Perennial
    Height Category: 
    Medium
    Garden Height: 
    22 - 28 Inches 56cm - 71cm
    Spacing: 
    16 - 22 Inches 41cm - 56cm
    Spread: 
    16 - 22 Inches 41cm - 56cm
    Flower Colors: 
    Red
    Flower Shade: 
    Red Shades
    Foliage Colors: 
    Brown
    Foliage Colors: 
    Green
    Foliage Shade: 
    Green/Bronze Shades
    Habit: 
    Upright
    Container Role: 
    Filler

    Plant Needs

    Light Requirement: 
    Part Sun to Sun

    The optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).

    Maintenance Category: 
    Easy
    Bloom Time: 
    Mid Summer
    Bloom Time: 
    Late Summer
    Bloom Time: 
    Early Fall
    Hardiness Zones: 
    6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
    Water Category: 
    Average
    Uses: 
    Border Plant
    Uses: 
    Mass Planting
    Maintenance Notes: 

    Perfect for damp or wet locations. Requires good moisture in full sun. In dry soil, site in part shade.

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