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ID seedling-lobelia cardinalis?

18 years ago

Hi. A few years ago I had some success with lobelia cardinalis. I think I still had some seed this spring. I'm not sure, but maybe the seedlings in the lower right corner are lobelia cardinalis seedlings. Can anyone tell me if that's what they are? They could be weeds for all I know, but they are in two of my six barrels, so I'm pretty sure I planted them. They were hidden by some california poppies that I just removed.

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ctnchpr
18 years ago
I winter sowed some lobelia cardinalis this year and got a gazillion seedlings. Yours do look a lot like mine, but I can't be for sure. There are some knowledgeable folks on the Native Plant forum, maybe they can be more help.
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