Lobelia cardinalis 'Fried Green Tomatoes'

Lobelia cardinalis 'Fried Green Tomatoes'

'Fried Green Tomatoes' Cardinal Flower

'Fried Green Tomatoes' Cardinal Flower has tall tomato-red flowers spikes in August and September. It attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. The foliage is particularly striking, starting as a purple-red rosette in Spring, aging to bronze by late Summer. Loves wet sites.


Height

36 Inches

Bloom Color

Red

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-7

Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes
• Wet Site Tolerant
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
• Deer Resistant
• Native
Bloom Time
• Summer
• Fall
Exposure
• Sun
• Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
• Shade
Foliage Color
• Burgundy
Soil Conditions
• Average
• Moist