Botanical Name: Lobelia cardinalis | ADD |
Common Name: Cardinal Flower |
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Red
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half, Shade
Water
Medium, High
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam
Soil Condition
Rich, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
English Cottage, Meadow, Water Garden, Wetlands, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Filler, Mass Planting, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds