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28 Aug 2022 · 2 min

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In this TN Nursery YouTube video, the host introduces the Cardinal plant (Lobelia cardinalis), also known as red cardinal flower, water gladiola, scarlet lobelia, and other common names. The plant belongs to the bellflower family (Campanulaceae) and is native to North America, thriving in moist habitats such as marshes, streams, ponds, and low woody areas. It is a herbaceous species growing 3–6 feet tall with alternate lance‑shaped leaves up to 6 inches long, which may be green, purple‑tinged, or bronze and have toothed margins. The species tolerates a wide pH range, prefers full sun, and needs watering about twice a week until established, after which it requires minimal irrigation. It is cold‑hardy to USDA zones 6–10 and has earned the Royal Horticultural Society’s Award of Garden Merit. The video concludes by promoting the plant for sale at TN Nursery with low prices and fast shipping.

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Welcome to TN Nursery YouTube channel. Today let's talk about Cardinal plant. Red Cardinal flower, Lobelia cardinalis, has beautiful flowers in crimson and bright red colors. It has several common names like water gladiolae, scarlet lobelia, lobelia fulgens, cardinal flower, and many more. They are the bellflower family Campanulaceae species native to North America. These plants are found in moist areas like marshes, streams, ponds, and low woody areas. It is a herbaceous plant with height of 3 to 6 feet. The leaves of these plants are alternate lanceolate leaves sized up to 6 inches long. Margin teeth are present on the leaf. The color of plant leaves varies. They may be green, purple-tinged, or bronze in color and shiny. Cardinal flower, Lobelia cardinalis, is adaptive to all pH and enjoys growing in mildly acidic, alkaline, or neutral soils in full sun. They require sunlight according to their growing land.. It is a pretty low-maintenance plant that does not require it. These plants only require proper watering and need water just twice a week. Once the plants are settled, they do not need regular watering. And these plants can also survive in the cold winter. It is the winner of the prestigious Award of the Garden, a merit of the Royal Horticultural Society. The zone of these plants is 6-10. Cardinal plant is for sale at TN Nursery, with low prices and fast shipping. Thanks for watching. Thank you.