The cardinal flower is a tall perennial lobelia that is native to the eastern United States and not to be confused with the low-growing, often blue annual lobelia. Its brilliant, showy red blooms ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- I‘ve been growing Lobelia, a striking deep blue flower with white eyes, for many years. And although they’d always start out looking wonderful, as the summer season progressed, ...

Hummingbirds are a welcome sight for most gardeners. They commonly return to spaces where they can find shelter and reliable food sources. To create a more inviting and attractive hummingbird feeding ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- After a hectic first day of middle school last week, my younger son and I headed outside to our native garden after dinner. Leaning on my hoe to take a break from weeding, I spotted ...

Q. I recently attended a garden fair and purchased some cardinal flower plants. Could you please tell me how to care for them? — Becca, Woodbourne A. Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) is an ...

Studies suggest that compounds in Lobelia inflata may aid asthma, depression, and other health issues. However, high doses can be toxic and may cause serious side effects. Lobelia is a genus of ...

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