The bell-shaped vermilion flowers of cardinal-flower (Lobelia cardinalis, a.k.a. red lobelia) are perfectly adapted to be pollinated by hummingbirds. Flower spikes reach three to six feet in height and bloom from bottom to top over a period of several weeks. Flowering in midsummer, cardinal-flower makes a dramatic addition to the native plant garden, and like its blue-flowering counterpart, Lobelia siphilitica, it often self-seeds to gift the gardener with new plants the next season. As this vid

Lobelia brings intense blue color to beds and containers all winter in mild winter climates like Arizona. In this video, learn when to plant, simple care, and how to use lobelia to support beneficial insects. What you’ll learn The best planting window for hot climates Seeds vs transplants (and why I buy transplants) Sun, shade, soil, and watering made simple How to extend bloom time as heat returns Beneficial insects that visit lobelia Hardiness zones and frost tolerance Safe placement note: lob

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