Lobelia speciosa Starship™ Scarlet

Starship™ Scarlet cardinal flower

  • Brilliant red flowers bloom in summer
  • Attracts hummingbirds
  • Well-branched form
  • Water loving - great for ponds or rain gardens

Starship™ Scarlet goes above and beyond the expectations of the standard Lobelia with a robust plant that features sturdy, upright, spires packed with brilliant scarlet blossoms from early summer into the fall. This massive flower show is a pollinator magnet and, since this plant thrives in the ground or in containers, you can see them in any sunny spot. Perfect for grouping and for producing cut flowers.

Foliage Color
• Bronze
• Green
• Purple
Maintenance and Care
• Low Maintenance
• Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
Flower Color
• Red
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer Bloomer
• Late Summer
• Fall
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun
• Partial Shade
Habit
• Upright
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Lobelia speciosa Starship™ Scarlet

Mulch during the growing season. Provide winter protection in cold climates. Grows best in moist, sunny areas with rich, organic soil.