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Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen Victoria'

Family Campanulaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   2a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level medium
Height 0.6 - 1.2 m (2 - 4 ft)
Spread 25 - 60 cm (1 - 2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average to moist, well-drained
Soil Type clay to loam
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description The herbaceous perennial Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen Victoria' (cardinal flower) bears showy and medium red blossoms during mid-summer to early autumn. This plant is clump forming and has showy, glossy, medium textured and semi-evergreen foliage that is greyish azure in colour. The stems are deep magenta. Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen Victoria' (cardinal flower) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Bog, border, cut flowers, mass planting, pond, specimen and wild flower.
Special Characteristics Birds, hummingbirds and butterflies are attracted to Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen Victoria' . This plant has a natural ability to resist deer and rabbits, and it is tolerant of wet sites.
Cautions Be aware that this herbaceous perennial is poisonous or toxic. Plan its application carefully if you have children or pets. This plant is self-sowing and may spread broadly and randomly.