(Lobelia cardinalis 'Cardinal Flower')
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Cardinal Flower is a very-tender warm-weather perennial flower native from S. Canada to Columbia and can be commonly found growing in naturalized areas, woodlands, and wetlands along streams. At maturity, this plant reaches the height of 4'-5' and features 4” finely-toothed, lance-shaped, dark green leaves and erect, terminal spikes of 1-3” cardinal red flowers. This plant can be grown in a container, attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, is resistant to deer and rabbits, self-sows, and is used as a cut flower!
- Non-GMO
- Native Wildflower
- Open Pollinated
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General Information
Family: Campanulaceae
Genus: Lobelia
Species: cardinalis
Variety: Cardinal Flower
Also Known As: Indian Pink
Awards: Lobelia cardinalis received the Royal Horticulture Society 1993 Award of Garden Merit. It was also selected as the 1982, 1983, and 2001 North Carolina Wildflower of the Year.
Grown as: Perennial
Maturity (Blooms): Late Summer-Early Fall
Hardiness: Tender. In the wild, Lobelia cardinalis can tolerate low temperatures up to minus 34 °F.
Light: In colder areas, cardinal flowers appreciate full sunshine. In hotter climates, it will do best with afternoon shade to provide shelter from the intense heat.
Water: Medium to High
Soil Moisture: Medium moisture, Occasionally Wet.
Suitability: Cardinal flowers love moisture, higher humidity levels are ideal; these plants aren't well suited for arid climates.
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Bees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, and is resistant to deer and rabbits.
Containers?: Yes. This plant can be used in containers that are 1 gallon or larger. These are not plants that can be moved indoors to grow as houseplants for the winter. Instead, move the potted plants to a sheltered location out of the wind for the winter months.
Maintenance: Low
Height: 3-4”
Spacing: 12”
Sow Depth: On soil surface
USDA Zone: 3-10
Produces: 4” finely-toothed, lance-shaped, dark green leaves and erect, terminal spikes of 1-3” cardinal red flowers.
Garden Uses: Butterfly Gardens, Native Gardens, Pollinator Gardens, Rain Gardens, and Water Gardens.
Known hazards of Lobelia cardinalis: The plant is potentially toxic, but the degree of toxicity is unknown. It contains the alkaloid lobeline which has a similar effect on the nervous system as nicotine. The sap of the plant has been known to cause skin irritation.
Poison Severity: Medium
Poison Part: Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Roots, Sap/Juice, Seeds, and Stems.
Genus: Lobelia
Species: cardinalis
Variety: Cardinal Flower
Also Known As: Indian Pink
Awards: Lobelia cardinalis received the Royal Horticulture Society 1993 Award of Garden Merit. It was also selected as the 1982, 1983, and 2001 North Carolina Wildflower of the Year.
Grown as: Perennial
Maturity (Blooms): Late Summer-Early Fall
Hardiness: Tender. In the wild, Lobelia cardinalis can tolerate low temperatures up to minus 34 °F.
Light: In colder areas, cardinal flowers appreciate full sunshine. In hotter climates, it will do best with afternoon shade to provide shelter from the intense heat.
Water: Medium to High
Soil Moisture: Medium moisture, Occasionally Wet.
Suitability: Cardinal flowers love moisture, higher humidity levels are ideal; these plants aren't well suited for arid climates.
Attracts Beneficial Insects?: Yes. Bees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, and is resistant to deer and rabbits.
Containers?: Yes. This plant can be used in containers that are 1 gallon or larger. These are not plants that can be moved indoors to grow as houseplants for the winter. Instead, move the potted plants to a sheltered location out of the wind for the winter months.
Maintenance: Low
Height: 3-4”
Spacing: 12”
Sow Depth: On soil surface
USDA Zone: 3-10
Produces: 4” finely-toothed, lance-shaped, dark green leaves and erect, terminal spikes of 1-3” cardinal red flowers.
Garden Uses: Butterfly Gardens, Native Gardens, Pollinator Gardens, Rain Gardens, and Water Gardens.
Known hazards of Lobelia cardinalis: The plant is potentially toxic, but the degree of toxicity is unknown. It contains the alkaloid lobeline which has a similar effect on the nervous system as nicotine. The sap of the plant has been known to cause skin irritation.
Poison Severity: Medium
Poison Part: Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Roots, Sap/Juice, Seeds, and Stems.