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Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinal Flower

Flowering perennial native to Florida and a wide range throughout eastern USA and Mexico to Central America. The color of the flowers resembles the ecclesiastical garments of Roman Catholic cardinals, hence the moniker.

  • Brilliant fire red flower spikes spring to fall
  • Perfect for moist, sunny sites
  • Attracts butterflies, pollinators and hummingbirds

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Tuck in with other native wildlife attractors such as Beautyberry, Yellowtops, Buttonsage and Tropical Sage. Perfect for that area of the garden that tends to stay a bit too wet. Little care needed once established. Plant propagates by seeding so let it seed before trimming.