Perennial floral plant Lobelia cardinalis

redto cutdeer-resistant

Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal flower Clump-forming habit with brilliant red flower spikes set against green and purple-bronze colored foliage. Each individual spike of scarlet flowers open from bottom to top and stays in bloom for several weeks. A favorite of hummingbirds. Makes an excellent cut flower. A real show stopper! Height 2-4 Feet Spread 2 Feet Spacing 12 Inches Bloom Color Red USDA Hardiness Zone 3-8 Cardinal flower Interesting Notes Cardinal flower is a sure bet for gardeners anxious to have hummingbirds visit their gardens. Set against deep green foliage, pure red flowers appear on 2’ long spikes atop 3-4’ tall plants providing a spectacular garden display in the heat of summer. Cardinal flower flourishes in acidic to neutral, well drained soils in filtered shade to sun. Stream banks, water’s edge, meadow margins, and garden soils less prone to drought stress are excellent sites to grow this adorable herbaceous perennial. Lobelia cardinalis grows well with Lobelia siphilitica, Asclepias incarnata, Gentiana clausa, Monarda fistulosa, Rhexia virginica, Spiranthes odorata 'Chadds Ford', and Zephyranthes atamasca. - Mt. Cuba Center