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Also Known As

  • Fried Green Tomatoes Cardinal Flower

Plant type

perennial, aquatic

size

  • H: 2'-3'
  • W: 2'-2'

planting zones

  • 4a-8b

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Lobelia cardinalis 'Fried Green Tomatoes' PP21958 plant details

Lobelia cardinalis 'Fried Green Tomatoes' PP21958 is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen perennial aquatic with green foliage. In summer red flowers emerge. Attracts birds, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and rich soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Lobelia cardinalis 'Fried Green Tomatoes' PP21958

Plant type: perennial aquatic
Plant family: campanulaceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
Flowers: red blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Lobelia cardinalis 'Fried Green Tomatoes' PP21958

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average and rich

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Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The brilliant red flowers on sturdy 3' stalks of this eastern wildflower will draw every eye, as well as every hummer and butterfly for miles!, a great solution for a border or damp spot in sun or shade. S-PSh/M-W PPAF

Gardening facts about Lobelia cardinalis 'Fried Green Tomatoes' PP21958 plant

How to Grow Lobelia cardinalis 'Fried Green Tomatoes' PP21958

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • red
  • Wildlife

    • birds
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
    • semi-evergreen

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