Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)-Hort Answers - University of Illinois Extension

Cardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis

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Cardinal Flower growing in a wetland

Features

Scarlet red flowers on long spike-like clusters.

Culture

Partial shade; consistently moist to wet soils. Plant can tolerate growing in standing water.

Mature Height

2-4 Feet

Native To:

Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Michigan
Missouri
Ohio
Wisconsin

USDA Hardiness Zone

3 - 9

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Season

July - September

Soil Conditions

Moist, Well-Drained
Wet

Exposure/Light Requirements

Partial Sun/Shade

Pests and Problems

Environmental Damage

Additional pests and problems that may affect this plant:

No serious insect or disease problems.

Additional Notes

Found in wet sites. Cardinal Flower can be a short lived perennial, so it should be allowed to go to seed.