Lobelia cardinalis - Cardinal Flower

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Cardinal flower is a dazzling, bright red, native perennial wildflower found in moist to wet areas in most of the United States and eastern Canada. 

It is a magnet for hummingbirds which are frequently found nearby when it is blooming from early summer on.

Typically found along stream sides, marsh areas and woodland clearings.

A great garden species.

What is Stratification?

Please Note: Your envelope will contain approximately 50 seeds. There are about 400,000 seeds in an ounce of Cardinal Flower. A little goes a long way! Seed Envelopes contain approximately 0.02 ounces of seed and cover about 5 to 10 square feet. 

Flower Color: Red

Height: 2 to 5 Feet

Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade

Soil Hydrology: Mesic to Wet Soils

Bloom Time: July to September

Plant Type: Perennial

Stratification: Cold Moist (CM) 60 Days

Attracts: Hummingbirds, Bees, Butterflies