Cardinal Flower
Botanical Name:
Lobelia cardinalis- 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
Hardiness Zone
3
Flower Colour
- Scarlet
Height
50 cm-70 cm
Spread
45 cm-60 cm
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Cardinal Flower
Exposure
- Full Sun
- Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
- Moist to Average
- Moist to Wet Soils
Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Growth Rate
- Medium
Foliage Colour
- Green (dark)
Critter
- Deer Resistant
- Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
- Cut Flower/Foliage
- Native to Ontario
- Poisonous
Flowering Time
- Summer
Shape
- Clumping
- Upright
Garden Uses
- Bog or water garden
- Naturalizing
- Woodland/woods edge
Additional Details
Growing Tips & Maintenace
- 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.
Additional Notes
- Native to Ontario All parts of this plant are TOXIC.
Size: PL50
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