Great Blue Lobelia Cardinal Flower - Lobelia siphilitica

It's great, it's blue, it's a Great Blue Lobelia! This USA native wildflower commonly beautifies stream banks, marshes, and meadows, and it attracts birds. Great Blue Lobelia is a perennial that goes dormant in the winter. It flowers from late summer to early fall.

• Average mature height: 1 to 3 feet
• Light: full sun to part shade
• Soil: Well-drained
• Water: Medium to wet
• Zones: 4 to 8

Plant Size
A baby plant, that is 3-8 inches tall, will arrive at your home in a 3-inch-deep pot. Then, raise your new baby to maturity under your caring, green thumb.

Questions or Problems?
We have shipped thousands of plants safely to their destinations; however, please send us a picture of your plant(s) within 48 hours of arrival if you have any questions or problems. We can then assess for our Live Delivery Guarantee.

Dead Leaves?
A few leaves may die during shipping. No fear! It's still healthy and will grow new leaves. Trim old growth and repot into a larger pot to encourage new growth.

Fertilizer
Power up your flowering plant with Wellspring Gardens' premium water-soluble Flower Power Fuel.  Once a week, use a one-gallon watering can and the amount of fuel specified below. Your flowers will thank you. 
• Indoor potted plants: 1/4 teaspoon
• Outdoor potted plants: 1/2 teaspoon
• Outdoor landscape plants: 1 teaspoon

Cold Weather Shipping
We don’t advise shipping in freezing temperatures. Please ensure temperature lows in your area aren't under 35℉ when you order. If they are that low, just email us and we will be happy to hold your order. Also, make sure to track your package closely and retrieve it as soon as it arrives. We insulate packages bound for cold destinations. We do not, however, use heat packs.