Lobelia cardinalis
Common name: Cardinal Flower
Cardinal Flower is named for its beautiful scarlet flowers that are a nectar source for hummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies. The flowering spikes of the Lobelia cardinalis open from the bottom to the top and bloom from July- September reaching 2-4’ in height. They grow best in moist, rich soils in full sun to partial shade. This is a showy plant that’s great for the garden, especially in moist areas. Its blossoms also make excellent cut flowers.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forbs
Soil type
Moist Mesic, Wet
Light exposure
Eastern Exposure / Morning Sun, Full Sun, High Canopy Shade (Usually from oaks), Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Requires Protected Site, Yards that Flood
Habitat
Moist Woods, Prairie Grasslands, Wetlands, Woodlands
Growth form
Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Slow
Flower color
Red
Fall color
Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 2 Feet
- Mature width
- 1 Feet
- Max height
- 4 Feet
- Max width
- 2 Feet
Additional information
Pollinator hot spot Rain garden suited
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