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.