
Lobelia Cardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
$16.99
Unit price perThe brilliant red flowers of Cardinal Flower are a hummingbird and butterfly magnet! This native plant is happiest in consistently moist soil and will tolerate brief flooding; perfect for rain gardens and naturalizing near ponds and streams. Scarlet red, tubular flowers open in August at the top of the unbranched stems, blooming for several weeks. In favorable situations it may seed about.
Mature Height: 24 - 36"
Mature Spread: 3' - 5'
Sunlight Exposure: Partial
Water Needs: High
Plant Profile
Lobelia Cardinal Flower
Sunlight Exposure
Partial
Water Needs
High
Landscape Use
Border, Accent
Growth Rate
Moderate
Growth Shape
Upright
Flowering Season
Summer
Foliage Color
Green
Pest + Disease Resistance
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Insect Resistant
Pollinator + Wildlife Support
Native (Great Lakes Region), Pollinator – Hummingbirds
Season of Interest
Summer
Fall Color
Green
Garden Performance & Beauty
None
Environmental Tolerances
Cold Tolerant, Erosion Control
Winter Foliage
Deciduous