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