Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinal Flower

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Brilliant red spires bloom in summer above very shiny foliage. Prolific self-seeder and fast grower. Nectar source for hummingbirds and butterflies.


  •  · Vivid red flower spikes in summer
  •  · Native American plant
  •  · Loved by pollinators
Item # Pack Size Avail Units Avail Plants  
4551705
30 3" Plug 1 30 Login for Pricing

Height:

3-6 ft

Zone:

4-9

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Lobelia cardinalis
Lobelia cardinalis

Exposure

Sun Tolerant
Morning Sun / Afternoon Shade

Soil Moisture Needs

Average Soil
Moist Soil

Nature Attraction

Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Attributes

Good Cut Flower / Foliage
Mass Plant
Bog

Growth Rate in the Garden

Rapid

Season of Interest (Flowering)

Late Summer
Fall

Lobelia

Common Name: Cardinal Flower

Excellent perennial for late summer bloom. Plants require moist soil and prefer partial afternoon shade. Hummingbirds love these plants.