Cardinal Flower

 

Common Name	Cardinal Flower
Scientific Name	Lobelia cardinalis
Native Region	West, Middle, East
Moisture Conditions	Moist Upland Site, Water's Edge, Wetlands & Standing Water
Light Preference	Full Sun, Partial Sun
Wildlife Value	birds
Soil pH	Acidic (pH<6), Neutral (pH 6-8)
Height	less than 3'
Bloom Time	Summer
Evergreen	No
Comments	showy red flowers on a tall spike; excellent nectar source for ruby-throated hummingbirds