Lobelia cardinalis Provenance:eco59: Northeast Seed Collective - original collection site: Bethel CT Legend has it that the

Legend has it that the “tick” part of the common name of this plant comes from its method of seed distribution by sticking to animals and clothing the way ticks do

This plant can be aggressive

While it appears to be a low-growing grass

this smallest variety of Goldenrod produces bright yellow flowers on arching stalks that bloom from summer to early fall

Stems and leaves are silvery green and covered with tiny hairs

Lobelia cardinalis Provenance:eco59: Northeast Seed Collective - original collection site: Bethel CT Legend has it that theTall flowering spikes of striking red flowers open from the bottom up on this herbaceous perennial and provide nectar for hummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies.