Description
Cardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
Height: 2-4 feet
Spread: 6-12 inches
Bloom time: Late Summer – Early Fall
Light: Full to partial sun
Soil: Moist to wet soils
A hummingbird favorite but also loved by butterflies. Thrives in the edges of water gardens and bogs. Short-lived, it may require replanting every few years. Re-seeds itself where there is disturbed soil.
Approved for planting at Foxfield Preserve.
