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Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinal Flower, Indian Pink

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Information by:         Photographer: Sandra Chipley/Devine

 

Description

The Cardinal Flower occurs in wet meadows, marshes and along stream banks in the wild, so it should be grown in a place that is moist for the majority of the time. The foiliage is a deep, dark green which contrasts beautifully to the vivid red flowers that bloom on 2'-5' stalks in August and September. Hummingbirds are the main pollinators of this plant, and will be seen visiting the flowers. -Holland WIldflower Farm

 

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

Water Saving Tip:

Watering every day results in shallow roots.

Instead, water deeply every few days using the Cycle and Soak method (two or more short run times, each separated by about an hour).