Native Plant
Why Choose Native Plants?
✔ Perfect for Upstate NY: Thrives in cold winters and hot summers with minimal care.
✔ Pollinator Magnet: Attracts butterflies, bees, and birds to your garden.
✔ Eco-Friendly & Low Maintenance: Uses less water, no pesticides, and keeps your soil healthy.
Less work for you, more benefits for nature—it's a win-win!
Cardinal Flower | Lobelia cardinalis
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Native to much of North America, naturally occurring as far north as New Brunswick, south to Florida, and west to Texas. Brilliant fire red flower spikes stand atop distinctly upright plants from late summer through early fall. The leaves are green and lance-like. This species prefers a location in partial shade. Lobelia is an excellent border plant for moist locations and is a hummingbird magnet. It also attracts butterflies and swallowtails.
Height:
3.0-4.0 Feet
Spread:
2.0 Feet
Hardiness Zones:
3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Flower Color:
Red shades
Foliage Color:
Green shades
Sunlight:
Full Sun (> 6 hrs. Direct Sun)
Part Shade (4-6 hrs. Direct Sun)
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