{"product_id":"lobelia-cardinalis-cardinal-flower","title":"Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA confirmed obligate wetland species, cardinal flower's intensely scarlet blooms are among the most important native nectar sources for ruby-throated hummingbirds - and the plant's own lobeline compound helps deter the herbivore browsing that troubles less chemically-defended wetland perennials.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLobelia cardinalis is a stunning perennial native to wetlands, streambanks, and woodlands across North America. It grows 2 to 4 feet tall, with striking scarlet red, tubular flowers blooming from midsummer to early fall on unbranched spikes that open from bottom to top. Individual plants are short-lived but readily self-seed given good seed-to-soil contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApplication\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWetland and riparian restoration - confirmed obligate wetland species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain gardens and water garden margins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHummingbird and pollinator habitat plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWoodland edge and streambank naturalizing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions \/ Specification Data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Part Shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil\/Moisture Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist to wet soils; requires consistent moisture, does not tolerate the soil drying out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-4 ft.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFall Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Insignificant\/None\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color \/ Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red; July-September\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWetland Indicator Status:\u003c\/strong\u003e OBL (Obligate Wetland)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHydrology:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrought Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlood Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e High - Tolerates brief to seasonal flooding and no drainage; soil should never be allowed to dry out. Rated FACW+ (leaning Obligate Wetland).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tolerant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Deep (36 in.+)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clumping\/Mounding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some - moderately resistant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Value:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports butterflies, supports hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Guidance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eParent plants persist only a few years but are prolific self-seeders - allow seed-to-soil contact for the colony to continually replenish itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pinelands Nursery","offers":[{"title":"50 Cell 2\" Plug","offer_id":48941170589767,"sku":"LOB-CAR 50CELL","price":82.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"#1 Container","offer_id":48941170622535,"sku":"LOB-CAR #1SF","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0675\/1649\/7991\/files\/Lobeliacardinalis1.jpg?v=1791836500","url":"https:\/\/www.pinelandsnursery.com\/products\/lobelia-cardinalis-cardinal-flower","provider":"Pinelands Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}