Cardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
Hummingbirds and Swallowtail butterflies love the nectar buried within the tube-like, flame-red flowers of Cardinal Flower. This blooming beauty performs best with part to full shade, and needs to stay moist.
Plant Type : Perennial |
Sun Exposure : Part Sun, Part Shade, Full Shade |
Soil Moisture : Medium, Wet-Medium, Wet |
Mature Height : 1-2', 2-3', 3-4', 4-6' |
Bloom Time : July, August, September, October |
Bloom Color : Red |
Additional Features : Deer Resistant, Attracts Birds, Attracts Pollinators, Fall Color, Rain Garden/Wet Tolerant |
Native To : WNY |
Soil Type : Clay, Loam, Sandy |