{"product_id":"rose-starship-lobelia","title":"Starship Rose Lobelia","description":"\u003cp\u003eLobelia is sometimes referred to as Cardinal Flower is a \u003cstrong\u003enative\u003c\/strong\u003e perennial to the US. This variety has deep violet blue flowers which are produced on incredibly upright flower spikes. This Lobelia is an earlier flowering variety that has a large amount of flower power. It is absolutely gorgeous in summer beds and borders - loves lots of heat but moist soil (could actually be a bog plant). Attracts both hummingbirds and butterflies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"commonName\"\u003eThis native is host plant to the Red-Banded Leafroller Moth, Jack Pine Tube Moth \u003cem\u003e(Argyrotaenia velutinana\u003c\/em\u003e), Dark-Spotted Palthis Moth (\u003cem\u003ePalthis angulalis\u003c\/em\u003e), and Pink-Washed Looper Moth (\u003cem\u003eEnigmogramma basigera\u003c\/em\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCare\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey grow best in moist, rich soils in full sun to partial shade. Parent plants will not persist for more than a few years, but it is a prolific self-seeder and fast grower. Best grown in zones 6-10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowering spikes open from the bottom to the top and bloom for several weeks. Cardinal flower typically reaches a mature height of 2 to 4 feet and a spread of 1 to 2 feet. Each flower has three spreading lower petals and two upper petals, all united into a tube at the base. Erect leafy stems, often in clusters, with racemes of flowers resembling flaming blue spires. The lower portion of the erect \u003ca class=\"glossary_link\" title=\"Stem (The main axis of a plant.)\"\u003estem\u003c\/a\u003e is lined with lance-shaped leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eToxicity\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLobelias produce a secondary compound known as \"lobeline,\" which deters herbivores. Considered highly toxic to pets, it contains toxic alkaloids, specifically lobeline, which cause symptoms like severe vomiting, diarrhea, excessive salivation, abdominal pain, and heart rhythm disturbances. All parts of the plant are poisonous, particularly if ingested.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WALTERS","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon Size","offer_id":47419790655727,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0573\/4904\/6465\/files\/starship-rose-lobelia-6279083.jpg?v=1778536938","url":"https:\/\/amgardens.com\/products\/rose-starship-lobelia","provider":"America's Gardens Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}