(Lobelia siphilitica) Native Perennial. Great Blue Lobelia, also known as Blue Cardinal Flower, has been propagated in American gardens since the 1800’s. Often grown alongside its cousin, Cardinal Flower, the two have contrasting colors but prefer the same growing environments, rich moist soil. Its tower of blue blooms is excellent in attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, and bees all summer long.
To Grow:
Direct sow in early fall, press seed into soil of well-prepared seed bed but do not cover as it needs light to germinate. Cold stratified seeds can also be started indoors under lights 6-8 weeks before last frost. To cold stratify, mix seeds with moistened seed starting mix or sand and place it in the refrigerator for 8 weeks, then press seeds into the soil but do not cover them with soil because they need light to germinate. Transplant seedlings outdoors after last frost. Water regularly.
Quantity:
(Appx. 100 Seeds)
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