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Cardinal Flower

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Lobelia cardinalis

Brilliant red flowers stand out against wet meadow foliage.

Credit: Michael Huft

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Credit: Michael Huft

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Credit: Sarah Gray

Pollinators

Bee
Bee
Hummingbird
Hummingbird

Light

Full Sun
Part Shade

Moisture

Wet
Wet/Medium

Bloom Color

Red

Height

1 - 3 ft

Bloom Season

Summer
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Bloom Season: Summer
Bloom Color: Red
Wildlife: Bee, Hummingbird

Notes

Short lived perennial, will re-seed

More Information

USDA Plants Database Missouri Botanical Garden Connecticut Botanical Society Kansas Wildflowers and Grasses Propagation Profile
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Credit: Michael Huft

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Credit: Sarah Gray