Lobelia cardinalis / CARDINAL FLOWER
Lobelia cardinalis, commonly known as Cardinal Flower, is a striking perennial known for its tall spikes of vibrant red tubular flowers, which bloom in mid to late summer, creating a bold vertical accent in the garden. The flowers, which are rich in color, attract a variety of pollinators, particularly hummingbirds, making it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens or water features. The plant’s lance-shaped, dark green leaves form a neat rosette at the base, providing a soft contrast to the fiery red blooms. Cardinal Flower thrives in moist, well-drained soils and prefers partial shade to full sun, making it ideal for gardens with damp or boggy areas, such as pond edges, rain gardens, or woodland borders. Known for its striking color and wildlife-friendly nature, Lobelia cardinalis is both beautiful and functional, adding seasonal interest and ecological value to any landscape.
· ORIGIN - NC Native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - red
· HEIGHT - 24-48"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 3-8
Lobelia cardinalis, commonly known as Cardinal Flower, is a striking perennial known for its tall spikes of vibrant red tubular flowers, which bloom in mid to late summer, creating a bold vertical accent in the garden. The flowers, which are rich in color, attract a variety of pollinators, particularly hummingbirds, making it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens or water features. The plant’s lance-shaped, dark green leaves form a neat rosette at the base, providing a soft contrast to the fiery red blooms. Cardinal Flower thrives in moist, well-drained soils and prefers partial shade to full sun, making it ideal for gardens with damp or boggy areas, such as pond edges, rain gardens, or woodland borders. Known for its striking color and wildlife-friendly nature, Lobelia cardinalis is both beautiful and functional, adding seasonal interest and ecological value to any landscape.
· ORIGIN - NC Native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - red
· HEIGHT - 24-48"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 3-8
Lobelia cardinalis, commonly known as Cardinal Flower, is a striking perennial known for its tall spikes of vibrant red tubular flowers, which bloom in mid to late summer, creating a bold vertical accent in the garden. The flowers, which are rich in color, attract a variety of pollinators, particularly hummingbirds, making it an excellent choice for pollinator gardens or water features. The plant’s lance-shaped, dark green leaves form a neat rosette at the base, providing a soft contrast to the fiery red blooms. Cardinal Flower thrives in moist, well-drained soils and prefers partial shade to full sun, making it ideal for gardens with damp or boggy areas, such as pond edges, rain gardens, or woodland borders. Known for its striking color and wildlife-friendly nature, Lobelia cardinalis is both beautiful and functional, adding seasonal interest and ecological value to any landscape.
· ORIGIN - NC Native
· EXPOSURE PREFERENCE - Full sun
· FLOWER COLOR - red
· HEIGHT - 24-48"
· HABIT - semi-evergreen
· MOISTURE - moist/well drained
· HARDINESS ZONES - 3-8
