Cardinal Flower plant in a 4” pot. A beautiful native of the region this plant spreads easily in moist areas. This plant grows tall spires of plum colored leaves with even showier red flowers. A favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies. This plants spreads readily by seed or division.
Part Shade to Full Sun
Prefers water logged soil, or soil that is often wet.
1 part perlite 1 part peat moss by volume can be used in a container with no hole or in the ground with pond liner underneath. Any naturally wet area will also suffice. Normally grows in wetlands or along streams.
Fertilize with peat once plants begin to emerge.
July through September this plant displays candy apple red flowers that attract pollinators.
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Cardinal Flower plant in a 4” pot. A beautiful native of the region this plant spreads easily in moist areas. This plant grows tall spires of plum colored leaves with even showier red flowers. A favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies. This plants spreads readily by seed or division.
Part Shade to Full Sun
Prefers water logged soil, or soil that is often wet.
1 part perlite 1 part peat moss by volume can be used in a container with no hole or in the ground with pond liner underneath. Any naturally wet area will also suffice. Normally grows in wetlands or along streams.
Fertilize with peat once plants begin to emerge.
July through September this plant displays candy apple red flowers that attract pollinators.
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