Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) in bloom with red flowers.
Lobelia cardinalis foliage
Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) in bloom with red flowers, grown in quart size pots.
Close-up of the young foliage of Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) grown in LP50 size plugs.

Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) Unity Grown

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Lobelia cardinalis, commonly referred to as cardinal flower, is a native perennial wildflower which typically grows in moist locations along streams, springs, and swamps as well as in low wooded areas with wetter soils. Cardinal flower is somewhat short-lived and clump-forming in nature, and from late spring into early autumn, produces spikes of large, striking, cardinal red flowers on singular stalks that typically grow to between two and three feet tall.

In landscape plantings, cardinal flower is easily grown in rich organic, medium to wet soils, and performs best in full sun or part shade. Since it is relatively moisture-loving in nature, Lobelia cardinalis has high water needs in the home garden once established, though it can be grown in a variety of locations; that said, cardinal flower still does best with well-draining soils, as sitting in consistently wet soil or standing water may result in root rot. This tendency for wet soils but well-draining texture makes it a great choice for rain gardens and embankments.

These cardinal flowers were raised from seed and grown here at Unity Church Hill Nursery.

Native to Maryland, Native to U.S., Straight Species, and Native to Eastern Shore
Mature Plant Height: Medium: 30-48"
Deciduous
Sun (6+ hours) and Part Shade/Sun (4-6 hours of sun)
Soil Moisture: Wet, Medium to Wet, and Well-drained
Soil Type: Rich Organic Matter
Bloom Time: Spring, Summer, and Fall
Flower Color: Red
Foliage color: Green
Features: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Fall Color, and Host Plant for Butterflies or Moths
Tolerances: Black Walnut Tolerant, Clay Soil Tolerant, Deer Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Shade Tolerant, Flood Tolerant, and Wet Soil Tolerant
Garden Type: Pollinator Garden, Meadow, Rain Garden, Woodland Garden, and Wetland Restoration

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