Cardinal Flower 'Golden Torch'
Family: Campanulaceae
(Bellflower Family)
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Hardiness Zones: 4-9
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Height: 24-36 inches
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Spread: 15-18 inches
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Bloom Time: July to September
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Bloom: ruby-red red spikes
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Light: full sun to bright shade
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Soil: prefers rich, moist, humusy,
well-drained soil
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Moisture: medium to wet; needs constant
moisture
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Use: accent or mass; will naturalize;
attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; effective near ponds, streams; provides
late summer bloom to the perennial border, wild garden, rain garden, native
plant garden or woodland garden
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Care: low maintenance; divide clumps in
spring to early summer
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Concerns: no serious disease or insect
problems
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Native to: North America
· Notes: bright gold foliage in early summer
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Supplier: Landscape Designs, Inc.
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Teaching Garden
Location & Code: Naturalistic Garden H162
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