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Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinal Flower

Plant Type: Native - American
FULL sun to MORNING sun/AFTERNOON shade


Height

24-48"

Spread

12"

Growth Habit

THRILLER (upright)

Landscape Application:

Provides late color to border and beds in moist locations. Excellent for rain gardens.

Lobelia cardinalis Plant Care:

Prefers rich, organic, medium to wet, consistently moist soil in part sun.

USDA Hardiness Zone: Zone 4 (-30/-20F)

Cardinal Flower Merit Awards and Special Collections

Cardinal Flower Characteristics & Attributes

Season of Interest

LATE (July-frost)

Late Season (July - frost)
Soil Moisture Needs

High or consistent soil moisture.

Moderate
Moist
Special Benefits
Bog
Cut Flower / or Foliage
Nature Attraction
Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant

Cardinal Flower Additional Information

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