Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) $12.99 | 4-inch pot
🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: US Native • USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 • Height: 2-4 feet • Spread: 12-18 inches
🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Mid-Summer to Fall (July-September) • Colors: Brilliant red • Flower Size: 8-inch spikes of tubular flowers
☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun to partial shade • Water: Medium to wet • Soil: Rich, moisture-retentive • Spacing: 12-18 inches apart
🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Hummingbirds: Primary attractor • Native Bees: Long-tongued species • Butterflies: Nectar source • Beneficial Insects: Garden diversity
🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: Remove dead foliage • Summer: Keep consistently moist • Fall: Allow seed formation • Winter: Mulch in cold areas
🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with:
Blue Lobelia
Joe Pye Weed
Swamp Milkweed
Native Sedges
✨ Unique Characteristics: • Stunning red color • Hummingbird magnet • Native wetland plant • Vertical accent • Rain garden suitable
💚 Finding Nectar Difference: Grown from seed in living soil without systemic pesticides, ensuring healthy root development and safe nectar sources for pollinators. Our 4-inch pots promote strong root systems over forced blooms, giving you plants that will thrive in your garden.
🌿 Planting Tips: Plant in spring. Perfect for rain gardens and moist areas.