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Lobelia cardinalis ‘Fried Green Tomatoes’
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Lobelia cardinalis ‘Fried Green Tomatoes’
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Lobelia cardinalis ‘Fried Green Tomatoes’


Cardinal Flower

 USDA Zone: 4-9

Plant number: 1.328.030


An outstanding and easy-to-grow selection of the eastern native Cardinal Flower. This emerges with maroon leaves in spring, which age to a blend of olive green and bronze. Taller stems appear in mid to late summer, holding spikes of bright scarlet-red trumpets that are a magnet for hummingbirds. Long-lived and happy in average to moist soil. This is by far the most "growable" Cardinal Flower yet to be introduced. Discovered as a seedling by a nursery in Pennsylvania. A 2009 introduction from Plants Nouveau. USPP#21958: unlicensed propagation prohibited. Registered with COPF. CAUTION: Harmful if eaten.

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Lobelia cardinalis ‘Fried Green Tomatoes’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Normal or
  Sandy or
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist
Care Level
  Easy 		Flower Colour
  Red
Blooming Time
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
Foliage Color
  Deep Green
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Deer Resistant
  Drought Tolerant
  Massed
  Poisonous/Toxic
  Specimen
  Waterside
  Wild Flower
  Woodland
Height
   75-90 cm
   29-35 inches
Spread
   45-60 cm
   18-23 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.