Lobelia cardinalis
Cardinal Flower, Indian Pink
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:
An easy water-wise improvement in lawn areas is to change high output spray sprinkler nozzles to low-flow rotators.
You'll have less runoff and be less likely to apply more water than is needed.