LOBELIA 



(Named for Matthias de L'Obel, 1 538-1616, a Flemish botanist and author) 

 Lobeliacea 



100. Lobelia cardinalis 



English Names: Cardinal flower, Indian pink, Red Betty, Red cardinal, 

 Slink weed, Hog physic. 



EASTERN N. AMERICA MID-JULY THROL'GH AUGUST 



INTENSE cardinal-red flowers about one inch long, born in spikes on erect, 

 unbranching, leafy stems two to four feet tall. Leaves narrow and in- 

 conspicuous, dying down after the blooming season. Good for shady spots 

 in the herbaceous border 

 on account of the bril- 

 liance of its flowers, but 

 especially fine for natu- 

 ralizing in swampy spots 

 or by the water side. 



A hardy perennial of 

 easy culture in any moist 

 soil, preferably rich, in 

 sun or shade. 



Propagate by seed, 

 cuttings, or by division; 

 will self-sow. 



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