Cardinal flower, Mexican lobelia, Lobelia fulgens characteristics, Photo; red

Latin name: Lobelia fulgens

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Photo Cardinal flower, Mexican lobelia (Lobelia fulgens)

description and characteristics:

• height of plant (cm): 70-100 cm
• poisonous plant: parts of plant are poisonous or toxic
• lifetime: perennial
• type of stem: erect
• fragrant flower: no fragrance
• timing of flowering: august, july, june
• flower size: small
• flower color: red

growing, care and cultivation Lobelia fulgens Cardinal flower, Mexican lobelia:

• light needs: full sun
• method of cultivation: non seedlings
• soil type: sandy loam soil, loamy soil
• landscape use: flowerbed, specimen, border
• frost resistance: frost resistance
• shelter in winter: requires storage room
• cold hardiness zone: 5 (-29 to -23°C), 6 (-23 to -18°C), 7 (-18 to -12°C), 8 (-12 to -7°C), 9 (-7 to -1°C), 10 (-1 to +4°C)
• water needs: moderate, high
• soil acidity: neutral soil

*Some characteristics are relevant for a temperate climate

Cardinal flower, Mexican lobelia, Lobelia fulgens characteristics, Photo (seedlings and seed).

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