Mexican Cardinal Flower
Lobelia laxiflora
SKU
07763
Hummingbirds will flock to the showy red and yellow trumpet-shaped blooms on this North American native perennial. Fine textured foliage covers tall red stems that grow from underground rhizomes. Spreading habit makes it useful as a dense, large-scale ground cover or tall border. Great for warm season color, blooming nearly year- round in mild climates.
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Full sun, Partial sun
Once established, needs only occasional watering.
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| Botanical Pronunciation | low-BEE-lee-uh lacks-ih-FLOR-uh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Fast growing 2 to 2 1/2 ft. tall, spreading 5 ft. or more. |
| Bloom Time | Spring through fall; nearly year round in mild climates. |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Evergreen |
| Flower Attribute | Repeat Flowering, Showy Flowers |
| Flower Color | Red & Yellow |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Mediterranean, Rustic, Tropical |
| Growth Habit | Spreading |
| Landscape Use | Border, Erosion Control, Poolside, Rock Garden |
| Light Needs | Full sun, Partial sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Hummingbirds, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Once established, needs only occasional watering. |
Adapts to most soil types. Tolerant of dry conditions when established; spreads rapidly when grown in moist soils. For a neat appearance, remove old foliage before new leaves emerge.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 9-11
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