Lobelia "Cardinalis" Cardinal Flower granules Sedums thrive in sandy to

Sedums thrive in sandy to gravelly soil with average fertility

with the continuing flower effect of the plumes lasting well into if not through the winter

Flowers are good for cutting and drying

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

Fertilize once or twice a week

Lobelia "Cardinalis" Cardinal Flower granules Sedums thrive in sandy toThe 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