Lobelia Inflata

This beauty is often called "Blue Cardinal Flower" since it is often planted with its famous red cousin.

Blooming from late summer into fall, this native plant features tubular flowers that are irresistible to hummingbirds and butterflies. Fiery cardinal-red flower spikes bloom on strong stems over deep purple foliage on full, well branched plants, making...

Large, lovely bird-like florets cover 36" tall spikes like butterfly wings. The lovely native cardinal flower forms brilliant spikes in incandescent scarlet-red.

‘Starship Deep Rose', is a must-grow flowering perennial that blooms the first year. A favorite with the pollinator set. Robust, well-branching plants bring stunning color and contrapuntal verticality to the border, supply an oasis of color in the landscape,...

Blooming in the summer through fall, Pale Spiked Lobelia is a favorite with pollinators and can tolerate drier conditions than other Lobelia. This deer-resistant beauty boasts shorter, spiky-blooms with pale-purple flowers.

Spread the tiny seeds just on top of the soil and water thoroughly. However, violet-blue is probably one of the most commonly seen. During hot, dry periods, care of lobelia requires that the plant should receive frequent watering, however, especially...

They survive winters in U.S. Department of Agriculture plant hardiness zones 10 and 11, but they are usually grown as spring annuals because they fade in the summer heat.Edging and trailing lobelia follow a schedule similar toand linaria, and most growers...

Spray mites withweekly until new growth doesn't show any signs of damage.If your plants are browning from the base upward, you may have a sinister pest known as the. External pests and parasitic fungi are easy to detect, but those living inside formerly...

* Seed propagation - sow spring or autumn in situ. * Native Americans used it for respiratory and muscle disorders, as a purgative, and as a ceremonial medicine.The plant was used as a traditional medicinal plant by the Cherokee, Iroquois, Penobscot,...

* Seed propagation - sow spring or autumn in situ. * Native Americans used it for respiratory and muscle disorders, as a purgative, and as a ceremonial medicine.The plant was used as a traditional medicinal plant by the Cherokee, Iroquois, Penobscot,...

A few growing tips can be found below.Prefers shade to partial shade but may be planted in full sun in northern zones. Control these pests naturally by inviting aphid predators to the garden.

Now what in the world are you cryin' bout?" After a few sniffles and a couple of hiccups, Anita said: "My ma left us and we ain't got no mother anymore." Well. I told Charlie that it wouldn't work, but he wanted some lobelia roots anyway.

I will need at least one ounce of seeds which you put with the water to make the tincture apprciate your help also the cost of same. Would like to buy seeds to make a ticture I used it several years ago and it was marvellous for my lungs.

I could still hear the leaves rustling behind us. "Oh, Aunt Bett, what're those flowers?" "They're cardinal flowers, and if you just stand still an' watch, you'll see the hummers and the butterflies come a feedin', when they're done, we'll get us some...

Hence, the nickname. With perfect growing conditions, it will grow year after year. More than 360 species of lobelia are grown as annuals, perennials or shrubs.Trailing lobelia is used as an edging plant in many gardensThe trailing lobelia (Lobelia erinus)...

In larger doses it acts as a nerve depressant, and is useful for asthma and whooping cough. (Indian tobacco) In small doses lobelia acts as a stimulant, especially on the respiratory system.

Slugs can occasionally be a problem, but can be deterred by sprinkling crushed eggshells or diatomaceous earth on the soil around the plants; this pest can also be treated by applying pelletized iron phosphate, if needed.

Attracts a wide array of beneficial insects, one of the best choices for bumblebees.Coming Soon The flowers cover the stout stems with bloom for over a month in late summer. Rich, moist soils.

Do not over-mulch, as excessive moisture in wintertime can be damaging. Flowering: Intensely red spikes of tubular two-lipped flowers Seeds: Flowers will turn into brown dehiscent seed capsules, and contain countless very tiny light brown seeds.

An individual flower stalk continues to blossom for several weeks. It provides late summer blooms to the perennial border, native or woodland garden. Once this native plant is established, it usually will re-seed.

When to Set Outside This native summer bloomer can be set in the ground later in spring when temperatures do not drop below 40 degrees (about 2 weeks after last frost). Placement & Cultivation Lobelia will serve as a hummingbird magnet, and will also...

Do not over-mulch, as excessive moisture in wintertime can be damaging. Flowering: Intensely red spikes of tubular two-lipped flowers Seeds: Flowers will turn into brown dehiscent seed capsules, and contain countless very tiny light brown seeds.

Said to be anthelminthic, nervine and antispasmodic. (Cardinal flower) One of our favourite wildflowers which provides a briliant splash of red color in damp, partially shaded locations.

Employed by Indians along with mayapple ( ) to treat venereal disease. Showy U.S. native with large blue or white flower spikes.

Soil pH: Most pH levels are tolerated. Seeds: Flowers will turn into brown seed capsules, and contain countless very tiny light brown seeds. A sturdy branching habit displays opulent spires of deepest pink in summer to fall, adding just the right vertical...

However, due to many undesirable side-effects, Mayo Clinic experts do not recommend the use of Lobelia for the treatment of any condition, including nicotine withdrawal. Because of its similarity to nicotine, the internal use of lobelia may be dangerous...

Like it's name suggests 'Starship Scarlet' produces scarlet red flowers. Both ‘Starship Deep Rose' and ‘Starship Scarlet' are sought after varieties as best in their class. Cardinal Flowers are excellent border plants for moist locations and are hummingbird...