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Starship Blue' Cardinal Flower Lobelia speciosa 'Starship Blue'- Bright Blue Blooms, Pollinator Attractant, Container & Garden Plant, Full Sun to Partial Shade 2 Gallon

Starship Blue' Cardinal Flower Lobelia speciosa 'Starship Blue'- Bright Blue Blooms, Pollinator Attractant, Container & Garden Plant, Full Sun to Partial Shade 2 Gallon

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Starship Blue' Cardinal Flower Lobelia speciosa 'Starship Blue'

Description

A vibrant perennial featuring upright spikes of deep blue flowers, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies. Thrives in full sun to partial shade with moist, well-drained soil.

Suggested Uses

Ideal for border plantings, cottage gardens, containers, and attracting pollinators to your landscape.

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name Icon Botanical Name: Starship Blue' Cardinal Flower Lobelia speciosa 'Starship Blue'
  • Common Name Icon Common Name: Starship Blue' Cardinal Flower
  • Size & Growth Icon Size & Growth: 2-4 ft tall, spreading clumps
  • Hardiness Zones Icon Hardiness Zones: 3-9
  • Foliage Type Icon Foliage Type: Green, ovate leaves
  • Bloom Time Icon Bloom Time: Summer to early fall
  • Growth Rate Icon Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Requirements Icon Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators Icon Attracts Pollinators: Yes (hummingbirds, butterflies)
  • Indoor Friendly Icon Indoor Friendly: Not recommended
  • Container Friendly Icon Container Friendly: Yes
  • Deer Resistant Icon Deer Resistant: Moderate
  • Pet Warning Icon Pet Warning: Toxic to pets if ingested
  • Fragrant Icon Fragrant: No
  • Cut Flower Icon Cut Flower: Yes
  • Grows Well With Icon Grows Well With: Companion plants like ferns and canna lilies

Care Tips

  • Planting Instructions Icon Planting Instructions: Plant in spring after last frost, spacing 12-18 inches apart
  • Soil Moisture Icon Soil Moisture: Keep consistently moist
  • Soil Type Icon Soil Type: Rich, well-drained soil
  • Humidity Icon Humidity: Average to high humidity preferred
  • Pruning Instructions Icon Pruning Instructions: Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming
  • Winter Care Icon Winter Care: Mulch in colder zones, minimal protection in zone 3
  • Planting Depth Icon Planting Depth: Plant root crown at soil surface
  • Fertilization Icon Fertilization: Apply balanced fertilizer monthly during active growth
  • Special Care Icon Special Care: Protect from strong winds; divide every 3-4 years to maintain vigor
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