Herbaceous Perennials
Cardinal flower
Lobelia cardinalis
Zone 1 · Closest to the Water
Zone 2 · Intermediate Zone
- Size
- Height: 4 to 5 ft Width: 1 to 2 ft
- Bloom Color
- red
- Wetland Indicator Status
- FACW Facultative wetland — usually occurs in wetlands
- Salinity Tolerance
- Low to no soil salt and no salt spray tolerance
Notes
Wet to moist soils; sun to part shade; Toxic plant parts
Wildlife Value
Food source for hummingbirds, bees and swallowtail butterflies
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