Lobelia siphilitica (Blue Cardinal Flower) Butterfly Weed Prefers average dry to medium

Prefers average dry to medium wet

but will tolerate dry soil and part shade

Very drought-tolerant

The jewels of the garden

18-22" tall heavily branching plants hold long-lasting bright purplish-pink flowers in spring to summer

Lobelia siphilitica (Blue Cardinal Flower) Butterfly Weed Prefers average dry to mediumA bit more sun tolerant than the Red Lobelia, the blue spikes of this native flower appear in August and September with the same upright growth habit, but with a bushier shape. Growing 3 4' tall. The blue Lobelia likes a moist to average growing situation. Combines well with Eupatorium coelestinum, Chelone 'Hot Lips' and Carex plantaginea. Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 9