Lobelia cardinalis Towering Inferno Tamarix They can be stored bareroot

They can be stored bareroot either in a loosely closed plastic bag

The clump is topped with 2' tall scapes of lavender flowers in mid-summer

the red pigment gives way to the green of chlorophyll

a new set of stems emerge

The 40" tall green stalks are heavily spotted dark black green toward the base and topped with a 43" wide leaf canopy

Lobelia cardinalis Towering Inferno Tamarix They can be stored barerootLobelia cardinalis 'Towering Inferno' is a 2022 Plant Delights JLBG introduction of a seedling we found here at JLBG among a large patch of self seeded cardinal flower. At 7' tall, this clone stood out above the rest, which ranged from 3 4' in height. The 2" wide stem base was necessary to hold this massive specimen upright. The typical bright red flower heads of Lobelia 'Towering Inferno', start flowering for us in late August, which is typical