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Cardinal Flower

Cardinal Flower

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Lobelia cardinalis

Origin: North America

Improvement status: Wild

Seeds per packet: ~200

BOTANICAL SAMPLE - NOT GERMINATION TESTED

Life cycle: Annual

Native perennial in the bellflower family. Strikingly red fluted and fringed flowers. Enjoys moist habitat. Long history of medicinal uses among indigenous peoples.

GROWING TIPS: Cold/moist stratify for 60 days prior to planting, or fall sow.