Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinal Flower

The scarlet flowers of Cardinal flower appear in August and September. Lobelia cardinalis is wet site loving and attracts hummingbirds and butterflies. Cardinal Flower seeds itself beautifully in wetlands.

Height

36 Inches

Spread

12 Inches

Bloom Color

Red

USDA Hardiness Zone

Current Availability

Qty Avail	Description	Future Crop	Future Crop Ready Date
135	Lobelia cardinalis #1 (red)
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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Deer Resistant
•	Full Shade
•	Native
•	Rain Garden Plants

Soil Conditions

•	Moist
•	Wet

Bloom Time

•	Fall
•	Summer

Exposure

•	Full Shade
•	Partial Shade/Shade Tolerant
•	Sun

Attracts Wildlife

•	Attracts Butterflies
•	Attracts Hummingbirds
•	Attracts Pollinators

Tolerance

•	Black Walnut Tolerant
•	Wet Site Tolerant

Foliage Color

•

Green

Companion Plants to Lobelia cardinalis

Asclepias incarnata
Swamp Milkweed

Helianthus salicifolius 'First Light'
Swamp Sunflower

Crocosmia 'Lucifer'
Montbretia

Similar Plants to Lobelia cardinalis

Iris louisiana 'Bold Pretender'
Louisiana Iris

Lobelia cardinalis 'Black Truffle'
Cardinal Flower

Crocosmia x 'Spanish Ballerina'
Montbretia