Lobelia 'Queen Victoria'
Cardinal Flower
USDA Hardiness Zone 6-9
Foliage is striking before the flowers appear late in the summer. The contrast between the purple-bronze foliage and the scarlet red flower really makes this a stand-out!
Height
36-60 Inches
Spread
18-24 Inches
Color
Pink/Red
Interesting Notes
Lobelia was named after the Flemish botanist Mathias de l'Obel (1538-1616).
Bloom Time
July-September
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips
A moisture loving perennial during the growing season, but needs good drainage when dormant.
When to Divide
spring or fall, every 2-3 years
Good Companions
Cinnamon Fern (Osmunda cinnamomea), Plantain Lily (Hosta ), Shavalski's Ligularia (Ligularia przewalskii), Lady Fern (Athyrium filix-femina), Monkshood (Aconitum ), Siberian Iris (Iris sibirica)Characteristics & Attributes
Attracts Wildlife
| • | Hummingbirds |
| • | Butterflies |
Attributes & Uses
| • | Cut Flowers |
Exposure
| • | Partial Shade |
Foliage Color
| • | Purple |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Season of Interest (Foliage)
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Fall |
Soil Moisture Preference
| • | Moist |
