Cardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
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Cardinal Flower is a Virginia native local-ecotype wildflower that typically reaches 3–4 ft and blooms in early summer and fall with red flowers. It offers exceptional pollinator value and important larval-host relationships.
About This Plant
- Sun Exposure
- Full Sun, Part Shade
- Soil Moisture
- Medium, Medium to Wet, Wet
- Height
- 3–4 ft
- Spread
- 1–2 ft
- Bloom Time
- Early Summer, Fall
- Bloom Color
- Red
- Garden Goals
- Attract Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Help Native Bees, Host Caterpillars, Support Pollinators
- Garden Uses
- Hummingbird garden; rain garden; wet meadow; pond/stream edge
- Wildlife Value
- Some moths; primarily nectar value
Cardinal Flower grows best in full sun or part shade with medium, medium to wet, or wet soil. At maturity, it is typically 3–4 ft tall and 1–2 ft wide. Its flowers, foliage, seeds, or fruit help support hummingbirds, butterflies, and native bees. Notable wildlife value includes: Some moths; primarily nectar value. It is well suited to Hummingbird garden, rain garden, wet meadow, pond/stream edge.
Good to know: One of the strongest hummingbird plants.