Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen Victoria' ~ Queen Victoria Cardinal Flower gravel IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners

IMAGE: Photos by Proven Winners

Use gloves when handling -sap can cause allergic reactions

giving the plant a "twist of lime" appearance

The large fragrant flowers are pastel pink with blushed insides and bloom from mid to late spring

Lobelia cardinalis 'Queen Victoria' ~ Queen Victoria Cardinal Flower gravel IMAGE: Photos by Proven WinnersQueen Victoria Cardinal Flower is an upright native herbaceous perennial with glossy deep burgundy foliage that may bronze when the flowers emerge. Erect stalks of vibrant bright red tubular flowers bloom from mid summer into fall. Prefers afternoon shade and consistently moist to wet well drained soil. Foliage is highly toxic if ingested. Lobelia cardinalis acts as a native host for several species of butterflies, and the nectar as a food source for