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Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinal Flower

The upright mound of green foliage shows off the tall spikes of tubular, scarlet-red flowers.

  • »  Spikes of scarlet-red flowers on unbranched stems
  • »  Tubular flowers are two-lipped
  • »  Finely toothed, narrow, dark green leaves
  • »  Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
  • »  Bloom Time: July to September
  • »  Flower Height: 125 cm
  • »  Foliage Height: 70 cm

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  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:3
  • Height:50-70 cm
  • Spread:45-60 cm
  • Bloom Color: Scarlet
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Wet Soils
• Moist to Average
Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Native to Ontario
• Cut Flower/Foliage
• Poisonous
Flowering Time
• Summer
Habit
• Clumping
• Upright
Foliage Color
• Green (dark)
Landscape uses
• Bog or water garden
• Naturalizing
• Woodland/woods edge
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Additional Information about Lobelia cardinalis

Native to Ontario

All parts of this plant are TOXIC.

Growing & Maintenance Tips for Lobelia cardinalis

It will adapt well to garden conditions and can be used in moist areas, beside ponds or water features or in low wooded areas. Is known to self-seed under optimum conditions. Clumps can be divided in early spring. Provides very intense colour for the late summer garden.