4" Pot Cardinal Flower
Description:
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.
Requirements:
Sun:
Part Shade to Full Sun
Water:
Prefers water logged soil, or soil that is often wet.
Soil:
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.
Nutrients:
Fertilize with peat once plants begin to emerge.
Bloom:
July through September this plant displays candy apple red flowers that attract pollinators.
USDA Hardiness Zones:
5-9
Description:
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.
Requirements:
Sun:
Part Shade to Full Sun
Water:
Prefers water logged soil, or soil that is often wet.
Soil:
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.
Nutrients:
Fertilize with peat once plants begin to emerge.
Bloom:
July through September this plant displays candy apple red flowers that attract pollinators.
USDA Hardiness Zones:
5-9
Description:
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.
Requirements:
Sun:
Part Shade to Full Sun
Water:
Prefers water logged soil, or soil that is often wet.
Soil:
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.
Nutrients:
Fertilize with peat once plants begin to emerge.
Bloom:
July through September this plant displays candy apple red flowers that attract pollinators.
USDA Hardiness Zones:
5-9