Lobelia cardinalis
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CARDINAL FLOWER
Family: Lobeliaceae
GROWING GUIDE
Geographic Origin:
Eastern United States.
Plant Group:
Perennial.
Hardiness:
Sunset zones: 1-7, 12-17.
USDA zones: 3-9
Mature size:
Height: 3 feet (91 cm).
Width: 1 feet (30 cm).
Flowering period:
Late summer.
Flowering attributes:
Scarlet red, tubular flowers on long racemes.
Leaf attributes:
Bright green lance-shaped leaves.
Growth habit:
Short-lived, clump forming perennial.
Light:
Full sun.
Soil:
A bog plant that requires lots of moisture during its growing season.
Propagation Methods:
Sow seed as soon as it's ripe. | Divide in spring. | Bud cuttings in midsummer.
Rainy Side Notes
Although this is a short-lived perennial by dividing and bud cuttings you can keep it thriving in your garden. Provide plenty of moisture during our drought season. Slugs are a problem with young plants. Easily started from seed.
Good hummingbird, butterfly and bee plant.
Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.
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