Native - American

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinal Flower

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

Nature Attraction

Butterflies

Hummingbirds

Critter Resistance

Deer Resistant

Rabbit Resistant