Lobelia Plant Starter Plug - Lobelia cardinalis 'Starship' - Red Flowering Perennial for Borders & Pollinator Gardens

Lobelia Starship is a flowering perennial known for its upright spikes and vibrant blooms. Lobelia cardinalis is commonly grown in garden beds and pollinator-friendly landscapes for its bold color and vertical interest. This plant develops a clumping habit and produces striking flowers during the growing season. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers consistently moist, well-drained soil, making it suitable for borders and mixed plantings. Each plant is supplied as a well-rooted starter plug ready for transplanting. Plant size and fullness may vary naturally, and listing photos may not represent the exact plant received.

• Upright flowering plant with bold blooms
• Suitable for borders and pollinator gardens
• Thrives in full sun to partial shade
• Prefers moist, well-drained soil
• Supplied as well-rooted starter plug

Common Name: Lobelia Starship
Scientific Name: Lobelia cardinalis
Plant Type: Live Plant
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Red (varies by cultivar)
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil: Moist, well-drained soil
Water: Moderate to high watering
Hardiness Zones: 3–9
Growth Habit: Clumping
Format: Starter plug