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Lobelia cardinalis

cardinal flower, red lobelia

Cardinal lobelia is a great late-summer stunner, growing well in moist, sandy soils in sun to partial shade. Its incredible red flowers attract more than just human eyes-- it's also a great pollinator plant for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds!

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Height: 24-36 in
Spread: 8-12 in
Hardiness Zone: 3-9


Bloom Color: Red

Characteristics & Attributes

Cultivation Status
• Species
Exposure
• Sun
• Part Shade
Soil Moisture
• Wet
Ecoregion
• (84) Atlantic Coastal Pine Barrens
• (82) Acadian Plains and Hills
• (58) Northeastern Highlands
• (83) Eastern Great Lakes Lowlands
• (59) Northeastern Coastal Zone
Ornamental Interest
• Summer Bloom
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Other Pollinators/Wildlife
• Host Plant
• Attracts Hummingbirds
• Attracts Bees
Tolerance
• Deer/Rabbit Resistant
Additional Attributes
• Low Maintenance
Landscape Use
• Meadow garden
• Massing
• Naturalize
• Rain Garden
• Specimen


North American Distribution


cardinal flower - Lobelia cardinalis from Native Plant Trust
cardinal flower - Lobelia cardinalis from Native Plant Trust
cardinal flower - Lobelia cardinalis from Native Plant Trust
cardinal flower - Lobelia cardinalis from Native Plant Trust
cardinal flower - Lobelia cardinalis from Native Plant Trust
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