Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinal Flower
- Dense spikes of brilliant red blooms in July-September
- Offsets from lower leaves put down roots which become the plant next year
- Full sun to full shade, moist to wet, humus- rich, sandy & clay soils
- Natural habitat: low areas, woodlands edge, stream banks, roadsides, meadows
- Valued for its ornamental blooms and color
- Attracts birds. Depends on hummingbirds, which feed on the nectar, for pollination
- Category: Perennials, Natives, MD Native Plants
- Hardiness Zone: 3-8
- Height: 36-48 in
- Spread: 24 in
- Bloom Color: Red
- Foliage Color: Green
Attributes
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Maryland Native Plant |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Native |
| • | Naturalizing |
| • | RainGarden |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Exposure
| • | Sun/ Part Shade |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |