Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) | $7.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: Native to North America • USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 • Height: 2-4 feet • Spread: 1-2 feet
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Mid-summer to fall • Colors: Brilliant red • Flower Type: Upright spikes • Bloom Period: July-September
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to part shade • Water: Moderate to high • Soil: Rich, moist • Spacing: 18-24 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Hummingbirds: Primary attractor • Native Bees: Nectar source • Butterflies: Nectar rich • Swallowtails: Frequent visitor
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove dead foliage • Summer: Keep soil consistently moist • Fall: Cut back after frost • Winter: Mulch crown
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Great Blue Lobelia
Joe Pye Weed
Swamp Milkweed
Native Iris
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Stunning red color • Hummingbird magnet • Rain garden suitable • Native wildflower • Long blooming period