Cardinal Flower
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Cardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
Duration
Perennial
Plant Type
Wildflower

Tall, upright stalks holding striking red blooms help Cardinal Flower stand out in a garden.  Its flower structure attracts hummingbirds.  Occurring naturally in wetlands, it prefers light shade to full sun and moist conditions. 

Available
No
Height
2-4 feet
Spread
1-2 feet
Bloom Season
Late Spring - Mid Fall
Flower Colors
Red
Sun Tolerance
fullsun
partsun
Soil Tolerance
Average,  Clay,  Sandy,  Moist,  Poorly drained
Features
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butterfly friendly
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bird friendly
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hummingbird friendly
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deer resistant
QR
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Code
LOCA