Lobelia cardinalis

Spikes of scarlet-red flowers on unbranched stems
Tubular flowers are two-lipped
Finely toothed narrow dark green leaves
Bloom Time: July to September
Flower Height: 125 cm
Foliage Height: 70 cm

ZONE:
3

COLOUR:
Scarlet

HEIGHT:
50-70 cm

SPREAD:
45-60 cm

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Growing and Maintenance Tips:

It will adapt well to garden conditions and can be used in moist areas, beside ponds or water features or in low wooded areas. Is known to self-seed under optimum conditions. Clumps can be divided in early spring. Provides very intense colour for the late summer garden. Typically a short-lived perennial. Divide or move it every few years to maintain its presence in the garden.

Additional Notes about Cardinal Flower:

Native to Ontario

Larval host for several native moths, including the camouflaged Pink-Washed Looper Moth. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, bumblebees, and hummingbirds, and provide late season nectar for migrating butterflies and hummingbirds.

All parts of this plant are TOXIC.