Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinal Flower
Lobelia is a water loving perennial with red flowers that does great in low areas with water runoff or near streams and ponds.
- Water tolerant perennial
- Full sun to part-shade
- Dark red summer flowers
Landscape Characteristics
• | Flowers |
Specialty Use
• | Butterfly Garden |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• | Summer |
Growth Rate
• | Moderate |
Soil Moisture
• | Wet Soil/Wetlands |
Foliage Color
• | Green |
Attributes
• | Bioretention |
• | Border or Bed |
• | Low Maintenance |
• | Native |
• | Rain Garden |
• | Summer Bloomer |
• | Water's Edge / Bog Plant |