HOW TO GROW
Sowing: Direct sow cardinal flower seeds in late fall, planting on the surface of the soil since these seeds need light to germinate. For spring planting, mix the seed with moist sand and store it in the refrigerator for 60 days before planting. To start indoors, sow the seed 6-8 weeks before the last frost of spring and keep the soil lightly moist until germination. Transplant the seedlings as soon as they can safely be handled and there is no chance of frost.
Growing: Keep seedings well watered and control weeds. These plants need continual moisture, and thrive even in very wet soil. They may self-sow in growing conditions. Mature plants can be divided in early spring. These flowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies, and flourish near ponds or streams. Deer, rabbit, and small pests usually avoid this plant.
Harvesting: These blooms make excellent cut flowers. Choose stalks with flowers that have just opened and place them in water immediately; strip the foliage that will fall below the surface of the water.
Seed Saving: As soon as the flowers fade, watch the seed heads carefully since the tiny seed can easily blow away in the wind. Shake the seed heads over a container to remove the ripe seed; repeat until all the seed has ripened. Store the cleaned cardinal flower seed in a cool, dry place.
FAST FACTS
Latin Name: Lobelia cardinalis
Species Origin: US Native Wildflower
Type: Native Wildflowers
Life Cycle: Perennial
USDA Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
US Regions: California, Arid/Desert, Plains/Texas, Midwest, Northern, Northeast, Southeast
Seeds per Ounce: 419,000
Stratification: Cold/Wet for 8 Weeks
Germination Ease: Stratify 8 Weeks
Sunlight: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 48 Inches
Color: Red
Bloom Season: Blooms Late Summer, Blooms Early Fall
Uses: Attracts Pollinators, Attracts Honeybees, Hummingbirds
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Review By Christine
My Favorite Flower
I have been buying Lobelia Cardinalis seeds for Everwilde for my meadows for many years now. I have always been happy with the quality of their products!
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Review By BearMountainBooks
First time trying these
We have a stream on our property so I planted some seeds nearby. Don't know if they will come up as the stream changes size! But I also planted near a water trough. High hopes. Nice packaging and very fast shipping.
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Review By Ron H
Great Service
Ordered my seeds and they were quickly shipped. They arrived extremely well packed/sealed with excellent instructions for planting. Looking forward to having those beautiful cardinal flowers!
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Review By Seeds Like Dust
Seeds like Dust
Just looks like a small amount of dust in the bottom of the package. Is that the seeds?
Cardinal Flower is a super fine seed. There is around 2000 seeds in a packet which is only .006 of an ounce! I'm sorry you're expectations were not met and if you reach out to customer support we can ship you another packet.
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Review By Brad VanTassel
Great selection filters for native plants
I have been trying to grow native plants for the environmental benefits and to support insect and bird populations. You're website made it so easy to identify native flowers for my region. The growing tips are also much appreciated.
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Review By Chris Tabaka
Great service
I have been buying seeds from Everwilde for years now. I am always pleased with my purchase & the service.
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Review By NIcola Bludau
general on the company
I get exceptionally good germination with all their seeds and the seed count is very generous also. I like that they have all the growing instructions on the packet. I don't like the website though it is very cumbersome to use, there is no such category like "all plants", I cannot open anything in a new tab and if I look at any seeds it sends me back to the top of the page. I cannot copy and paste either (handy for import or looking up more information). But this is a small inconvenience given the quality of seeds and the reliability of the company!
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Review By Gerald Spicklemire
Overpriced shipping
I'm sure the product is fine, but won't know until next spring. I ordered cardinal flowers, but got a packet of seeds. They may become cardinal flowers eventually, but only time will tell. Meanwhile the shipping charge for a packet of seeds was exorbitant.
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Review By Revonda Layton
Cardinal flower
Excellent website. Easy to navigate. Prompt service and very good value. Highly recommended.
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Review By Harry Ebert
Excellent Service!
I am very pleased with the excellent service provided by Everwilde on a recent online purchase. Fast service, excellent communications, accurate order filling and a fair price. I'll be ordering again soon!
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Review By ZZnature
Arrived promptly
Seed order arrived promptly for fall germination. Envelopes nice with resealable zipper.
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Review By Carolann Arthur
Cardinal Flower
Looking forward to growing this beautiful flower. Thank you!
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Review By RICHARD SAFREED
Cardinal Flower Roots
Requested product was received in a timely manner and in good condition.
No complaints.
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Review By Casey Taylor
Very Happy
The transaction went smoothly and recieved the seeds in a timely manner. I can't wait to plant them for next year. The hummingbirds that come to my feeder will be happy that they also have a flowers to eat from.
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Review By Kenton Pember
Seeds
Great so far, will know more once the seeds get started
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Review By Artyice Kolstad
Cardinal
We'll see they are in frig until at least the end of May. I'm anxious to see what happens. Let you know
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Review By John Peters
perenial seeds
i was impressed with how many of the seeds on my list were in your catalog and was also pleased to find that i could buy them in small quantity. i will spread the word. i am planting at a cabin in a pennsylvania state park and must adhere to a strict list of native plants.
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Review By Rhonda Allen
Wildflower seeds
Love the wonderful array of seeds you have available at Everwilde.
I look forward to seeing their blooms.
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Review By Charles Eusey
Cardinal Flowers
The service was speedy and the package was of high quality.
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Review By Jennifer G
Takes 2 seasons
Mine did not bloom the first year. There is a rosette that's almost evergreen that bolts and flowers the following uear.
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Review By Cory
Seed Germinated
I can only comment on the quality of the seed, not the mature plants. I followed the cold stratification directions and started them in peat pots. The seed germinated well, and I got tons of sprouts. While I was away on vacation, the plant sitter let them dry out, and they all died, unfortunately. I will try again next year.
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Review By DAN
not much luck growing from seed
Didnt have much luck growing this lobelia from seed and am very careful about my soil which I vapor cook to kill all fungus and pathogens or insects and spray with copper sulfate.but am ordering to try again .
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Review By Stupid Girl
Stunning color
I planted these in a wet rock garden 4 years ago an each year I get a few stalks with the most vivid red flowers on them. This year I collected the seeds and plan to sow them in a field area near my pond.
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Review By electriac
Wetland Plant
This plant requires a wet location and is often found on the shorelines of lakes and swamps. It is a unreliable perennial.
