Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinal Flower

The scarlet flowers of Cardinal flower appear in August and September. Lobelia cardinalis is wet site loving and can handle breif flooding. It attracts hummingbirds and numerous butterflies. The common name is in reference to the red robes worn by Roman Catholic cardinals. Lobelia cardinalis seeds itself beautifully in wetland areas, along streams and in rain gardens.

Height

36 Inches

Spread

12 Inches

Bloom Color

Red

USDA Hardiness Zone

Current Availability

Qty Avail	Description	Comments	Future Crop	Future Crop Ready Date
838	Lobelia cardinalis #1 (NATIVE-red)		300	late June
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Characteristics & Attributes

Attributes

•	Deer Resistant
•	Full Shade
•	Native
•	Native - Straight Species
•	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

Helianthus salicifolius 'First Light'
Swamp Sunflower

Asclepias incarnata
Swamp Milkweed

Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet'
Swamp Milkweed

Similar Plants to Lobelia cardinalis

Lobelia cardinalis 'Black Truffle'
Cardinal Flower

Lobelia cardinalis 'Pink Flame'
Cardinal Flower