cardinal flower Lobelia cardinalis from New England Wild Flower Society

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

•	Sun
•	Part Shade

Soil Moisture

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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