Cardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
Plant Information
Garden: New American Garden
Zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Bloom Time: Jul - Sep
Height: 0-30 inches
Light Requirements: Full sun, Morning sun with afternoon shade
Soil Conditions: Average well-drained soil, Tolerates periodic moisture
Flower Color: Red
Special Characteristics:
- Butterfly attractor, Hummingbird attractor, Tolerant of Jugalan's toxins (walnut species poisoning), Deer resistant, Native Wisconsin plants other than prairie plants, Rabbit resistant, Wet tolerant, growing well in moist soils
- preferably with good drainage