Cardinal Flower, Cardinalis 1 gal carnivorous Urn-shaped cones to 1/2" long

Urn-shaped cones to 1/2" long mature in autumn to reddish brown

and can even be applied up to the day of harvest

Mature plants will reach around 3-5' tall with a similar spread

Insects Controlled: Aphids

Cardinal Flower, Cardinalis 1 gal carnivorous Urn-shaped cones to 1/2" longCardinal Flower is named for its beautiful scarlet red flowers which are an important nectar source for hummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies. Lobelias produce a secondary compound known as "lobeline," which deters herbivores. The flowering spikes open from the bottom to the top and bloom for several weeks. They grow best in moist, rich soils in full sun to partial shade. Cardinal flower is a showy plant great for the garden or wetland planting.