Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen Victoria' ~ Queen Victoria Cardinal Flower grass (2)Photo by David J

(2)Photo by David J

Remove spent flower heads

It has a more compact growth habit compared to Carolina Sapphire

Tolerates heat

with improved disease resistance

Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen Victoria' ~ Queen Victoria Cardinal Flower grass (2)Photo by David JQueen Victoria Cardinal Flower is an upright native herbaceous perennial with glossy deep burgundy foliage that may bronze when the flowers emerge. Erect stalks of vibrant bright red tubular flowers bloom from mid summer into fall. Prefers afternoon shade and consistently moist to wet well drained soil. Foliage is highly toxic if ingested. Lobelia cardinalis acts as a native host for several species of butterflies, and the nectar as a food source for