Winter Sowed on 1-2-2021 and 1-30-2023. Seed from DnD Seed exchange.
Lobelia, Front Yard Garden, Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)
Bloomed in late August, Front yard gardens Striking color.
Events
January 2, 2021: Obtained plant (Winter Sowed on 1-2-2021. New seed from DnD Seed exchange.) August 17, 2022: Bloomed (Caught sight of this plant's lovely August blazing blooms as we were leaving on vacation. They were they when we returned. Plant gets sun but is also in an area where it gets more moisture and attention, near Helenium (also needs more water) and is near our second rain barrel.
Location, location, location!) January 31, 2023: Seeds sown (Planted from a 2021 and 2020 seed packet, seed swaps. Recommend to refrigerate seed to store. Winter sown in Dixie cups, WS tote.) March 30, 2023: Seeds germinated (Sprouts spotted in winter sowing tote. It will be a low of 18 degrees tonight (!) yet these seeds and sprouts are tough and are protected inside the WS tote. ) June 15, 2023: Potted up (Transferred seedlings to Earth boxes to grow on to larger size while on vacation.)
