Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinal Flower
Description:
Herb of wetlands with striking, bright red flowers and toothed alternate leaves. Flowers May and October. Attracts hummingbirds. To 5 feet tall. Needs wet or moist soil and likes sun, partial shade or shade.
Plant Overview:
Plant Family: | Campanulaceae |
Plant Duration: | Perennial |
Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
South Jersey Native Range: | South Jersey |
Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Birds |
Bloom Time: | May to October |
Fruit Timing: | Fall |
Global and State Rank: | S4, G5 |
Commercially available landscape plant? | Yes |
Soil Characteristics: | |
Soil Type: | Clay, Sandy, Loam |
Soil Moisture: | Wet, Moist |
Soil pH: | Neutral, Slightly Acidic, Acidic |
Light Needs: | |
Opitmal Light: | Sun to shade |
Light Range: | Sun, Shade, Partial Shade |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
Soil Moisture: | Wet, Moist |