Lobelia "Cardinalis" Cardinal Flower granules try the compact ornamental Dwarf

try the compact ornamental Dwarf Fountain Grass (Pennisetum alopecuroides 'Hameln')

commonly called black haw

Long-Lasting Display Mid-Summer Through Fall

the vermiculite/peat mixture provides excellent aeration and retention of plant food and moisture

except arid desert soil

Lobelia "Cardinalis" Cardinal Flower granules try the compact ornamental DwarfThe bright red flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds and are enormously attractive to these birds. Butterflies and bees will also visit the flowers. It is also good for cut flowers but the stems do have a milky sap. The flowers are followed by capsules containing numerous small seeds. Under the right conditions cardinal flower will readily self seed. Use cardinal flower in borders, rain gardens, and native gardens, especially on the edges of streams