Lobelia x speciosa 'Vulcan Red' ~ Vulcan Red Cardinal Flower Size:1 GALLON 6PK Astilbe 'Europa'

Astilbe 'Europa'

Deadheading individual spent flowers and spent stems can encourage additional blooms

IMAGES: Photo by Bob Gutowski

but needs afternoon shade in southern areas

Lobelia x speciosa 'Vulcan Red' ~ Vulcan Red Cardinal Flower Size:1 GALLON 6PK Astilbe 'Europa'Vulcan Red Cardinal Flower is a well branched upright native herbaceous perennial with deep purple foliage. Full erect stalks of cardinal red tubular flowers bloom from mid summer into fall. Prefers afternoon shade and moist to wet well drained soil. Foliage is toxic if ingested. Lobelia cardinalis acts as a native host for several species of butterflies, and the nectar as a food source for hummingbirds and Swallowtail Butterflies. Type: Perennial