Cardinal Flower - Lobelia cardinalis from Ancient Roots Native Nursery

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Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinal Flower
4.25 Pot First year plant - $6.50
7 Pot Second year plant - $10.00
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Blooms July - September First year plants available in spring.

  • »  Brilliant fire red flower spikes
  • »  Full-part sun
  • »  Perfect for moist areas
  • »  Use in the mixed perennial border

Beautiful showy scarlet red flowers spikes which open from the bottom up are an important nectar source for hummingbirds and butterflies. This plant relies on hummingbirds for pollination. Plants will reseed with good moist soil contact. Grows great in rain gardens and low spots that stay moist to wet during the season.

Height
2-4 ft
Spread
1-2 ft
Zone
3 - 9
Color
Red
Categories
Perennials
Tags
Attracts ButterfliesAttracts Humming-birdsAttracts PollinatorsAttracts SongbirdsBlooms all SeasonBorder or Bed