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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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