Red Cardinal Flower (Lobelia Cardinalis)
:-Hardiness Zones 4-9
Perennial
Height 2-4ft
Deer and rabbit resistant
Blooms mid summer to fall
Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies
Native in NY
Sandy loam, clay, medium, or moist soils. Great for rain gardens, pond edges, bogs, well and soggy areas. Can survive occasional flooding. Recommended full to partial shade, however is easy grown under filtered light. Best to plant in a spot with morning sun and afternoon shade. Will need extra watering during heat wave. Water with a cup of water every 9 days when it’s in the shade. Fertilize once a season, when it starts to bloom, it is better to add some compost. Deadhead regularly
Great Blue Lobelia (Lobelia Siphilitica)
Hardiness Zones 4-9
Perennial
Height 2-4ft
Deer and rabbit resistant
Blooms mid to late summer to fall
Attracts hummingbirds, bees, and butterflies
Native in NY
Sandy loam, clay, medium, or moist soils. Great for rain gardens, pond edges, bogs, wet and soggy areas. Can survive occasional flooding
