Lobelia cardinalis ~ Cardinal Flower Size:1 GALLON Verticillium Wilt can be fatal

Verticillium Wilt can be fatal

The large mildly fragrant red double flowers bloom mid spring attracting butterflies

Large ball-like clusters of non-fragrant flowers open lime green before quickly maturing to pure white in spring

and root rots

Tunic flower is a long-blooming matting perennial with short grass-like foliage

Lobelia cardinalis ~ Cardinal Flower Size:1 GALLON Verticillium Wilt can be fatalCardinal Flower is an upright native herbaceous perennial with erect stalks of cardinal red tubular flowers that bloom late in summer above the dark green lance shaped leaves. Prefers afternoon shade and moist to wet well drained soil. Foliage is highly toxic if ingested. Lobelia cardinalis acts as a native host for several species of butterflies, and the nectar as a food source for hummingbirds and Swallowtail Butterflies. Type: Perennial Origins: