Starship™ Scarlet Bronze Leaf Cardinal Flower

The perfect plant for damp locations such as near ponds or low-lying areas, Lobelia will easily adapt to ‘wet feet’ but can also tolerate well-drained soils. If enough moisture is available, it will grow in full sun. In drier soils, it should be planted in part shade. Deadheading spent blooms will improve the overall appearance of the plant and may promote reblooming. It’s a good idea to cut this plant back in the spring instead of the fall, since the foliage will help protect the root zone in the winter. Mulch is also recommended.

Garden Style:
Eclectic, Rain Garden, Water Garden, Woodland Shade
Other Features:
Bog Plant, Border Plant, Mass Planting

Perennial Starship™ Scarlet Bronze Leaf Cardinal Flower - LOBELIA s. 'STARSHIP™ Scarlet Bronze Leaf'. 22-28” tall, 16-22” spread, full sun-part shade, midsummer-early fall bloom. Near black-bronzed upright clump topped with spikes of rich cardinal red flowers. This native cultivar is a favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies. Thrives is damp soils. Attracts butterflies, hummingbirds, songbirds and is bee friendly. Deer and rabbit resistant. Zones 6-10.