Scientific Name: Lobelia x speciosa
Common Name: Cardinal Flower
Hardiness Zone: 6a – 10b
Blooming Season: Summer, Late Summer, Autumn
Plant Habit: Columnar, Upright
Characteristics: Water/Rain tolerant, Shade Tolerant
Water: Medium
Fertilize: Every two weeks
Spacing: 14 – 16″ (36 – 41cm)
Height: 20 – 24″ (51 – 61cm)
Width: 8 – 12″ (20 – 30cm)
Exposure: Sun
Plug crop time (288 tray): Scarlet, 7 to 9 weeks; all others, 8 to 10 weeks
Transplant to finish: 14 to 18 weeks


