Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinal Flower

Dozens of brilliant red flowers bloom on Cardinal Flower's strong, upright stems in late summer. Hummingbirds enjoy the nectar of Cardinal Flower.

Spectacular display when massed
Attracts hummingbirds
Perfect for moist, sunny sites

Item

Description

On Hand
12613 # 1RPM 338

Cardinal Flower Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Produced using Forrest Keeling's patented RPM Root Production Method ® technology for exceptional growth and survivability.

Height:

24-48 Inches

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Spread:

12-18 Inches

Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

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Characteristics & Attributes
Soil Moisture Preference
• Moist, Well-Drained
Attracts Wildlife
• Butterflies
• Hummingbirds
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
• Fall
Habit
• Perennial
Program
• Plants of Merit
• Grow Native!
• MSD (Metropolitan St. Louis Sewer District)
Attributes
• Mass Planting
• Midwest Native
• Naturalizing
• Border or Bed
• Rain Gardens and Bioswales
• Cut Flower
• Wetlands and Streambank Stabilization