Cardinal Flower

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) is a perennial, hardy in USDA zones 3-9, that matures to about 2-4 ft × 1-2 ft. It does best in full sun and part shade with high water needs in moist and occasionally-wet soil. Expect pink, red and white blooms in summer and fall. It attracts butterflies, hummingbirds and pollinators, stands up well to wet soil.

USDA zones

3-9

Sun

Full sun, Part shade

Water

High

Mature size

2-4 ft × 1-2 ft

Maintenance

Low

Soil

Moist, Occasionally-wet

Bloom color

Pink, Red, White

Bloom season

Summer, Fall

Attracts

Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators

Tough against

Wet soil

Native to

Americas