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Lobelia - Monet Moment
The Lobelia Monet Moment, Lobelia ‘Monet Moment’, also known as Cardinal Flower, has unique, large masses of rose pink spiked flowers with burgundy foliage.  This is a late season dynamo because it has great flower production from late summer to fall.  Fast, easy and rewarding, this lobelia has columns of bright pink flowers that last longer than most Lobelia, and are fragrant as well! It has a plant height of 36' and a spread of 12-18.  'Monet Moment' needs to be planted in full sun, but it will take a surprising amount of shade and still bloom like crazy. It does prefer moist soil but should be planted in a well-drained area. 'Monet Moment' attracts hummingbirds and butterflies and looks great in mass plantings in any perennial garden.  Also use this plant in your herbaceous borders, on the edge of a pond or stream, or in a wild garden.  Try pairing 'Monet Moment' Lobelia with Veronica 'Royal Candles' or Hibiscus 'Kopper King'.  The color is absolutely stunning, so this is one plant not to be without! * Easy to grow * Fast grower * Fragrant


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