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Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) is a native plant of North, South, and Central America, normally found in moist areas such as streams, swamps, and lowwooded areas. Cardinal flower is normally planted from potted nursery starts in the spring, or by seeds sown in fall.
Lobelia cardinalis, the cardinal flower (syn. L. fulgens), is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family Campanulaceae native to the Americas, from southeastern Canada south through the eastern and southwestern United States, Mexico and Central America to northern Colombia.
Cardinal flower is a herbaceous perennial in the Campanulaceae (bellflower) family that may grow 4 to 5 feet tall. The common name is in reference to the red robes worn by Roman Catholic cardinals. It is easily grown in rich, medium to wet soil in full sun to part shade.
With its bright red blooms, Lobelia cardinalis is a superstar of native wetlands – and if your conditions are right, you can grow it in your own landscape too. We’re going to discuss everything you need to know to grow and care for this scarlet wildflower.
Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis L.) By Larry Stritch. Cardinal flower is a brilliant scarlet-colored native wildflower that grows in marshes, stream banks and low woods. Its extremely showy blossoms can be recognized at considerable distance.
A top performer that is perfect for the late summer garden, Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) is a popular, upright, clump-forming perennial boasting a profusion of flower spikes densely packed with brilliant, cardinal red, two-lipped blossoms, 2 in. long (5 cm), from midsummer to early fall.
Cardinal Flower is a short lived perennial flower native to North America. Scientifically known as Lobelia cardinalis, it will grow to a height of 3-4′ in full sun with moist organic soil. A member of the Campanulaceae family, it will bloom red flowers for six weeks in late Summer and is excellent at attracting hummingbirds.
Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) is a perennial wildflower native to the central and eastern United States and Canada. It loves wet soils and partially shaded garden locations. It is a very showy plant for your rain garden or a wetland edge where you may have difficulty finding suitable plants that love constant soil moisture.
Lobelia cardinalis, the cardinal flower (syn. L. fulgens), is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family Campanulaceae native to the Americas, from southeastern Canada south through the eastern and southwestern United States, Mexico and Central America to northern Colombia.
Lobelia cardinalis (cardinal flower) is a brilliantly colourful and showy damp-loving perennial that blooms throughout summer and into autumn, brightening the garden at a time when many other plants are finishing for the year.