Lobelia speciosa ‘Queen Victoria’ (Cardinal Flower)

(Bog Sage, Hog’s Physic, Red Bay, Slinkweed, Water Gladiole)

Densely packed, fiery scarlet, two lipped flowers on erect stems above red beet foliage. Height 36-48″.

Densely packed, fiery scarlet, two lipped flowers on erect stems above red beet foliage. Height 36-48".

Lobelia attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Prefers rich, medium to wet soils. Tolerates brief flooding and poor drainage. Do not allow to dry out. Deadhead to encourage reblooming. Will self seed in the garden. Deer and rabbit resistant.

  • USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 2-9
  • Exposure: Full Sun, Part Shade
  • Bloom Time(s): July-September