Lobelia cardinalis 'Fried Green Tomatoes'
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Lobelia cardinalis 'Fried Green Tomatoes' PP21958

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

Characteristics & Attributes

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