Cardinalis Lobelia

Cardinalis Lobelia, commonly know as cardinal flower, is a striking and showy flowering plant that typically grows up to 3-4 feet tall and has a clumping growth habit. Its lance-shaped leaves are deep green in color and grow in opposite pairs along the stem. The plant produces striking, bright-red flowers that are arranged in tall, showy spikes that can grow up to a foot in length. The flowers of the Cardinalis Lobelia are tubular in shape and have a distinctive 2-lipped structure, with the upper lip forming a hood over the lower lip. They are highly attractive to hummingbirds and butterflies, making this plant a popular choice for wildlife gardens. The plant blooms from mid-summer to early fall and will often self-seed.

Companion Planting: Lobularia