Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) Flower An excellent addition to any

An excellent addition to any perennial garden

Halberdleaf Rosemallow is one of our showiest native forbs

It attracts and is a great nectar source for hummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies

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It is typically found in rich open woodlands and at the bottom of bluffs and slopes

Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) Flower An excellent addition to anyLobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) is one of the most exquisite flowers of the midwest. This perennial plant is a medium in height native plant. Its showy unusual red flowers do well slightly wet soils and rain gardens. It attracts and is a great nectar source for hummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil Conditions Wet, Wet Mesic, Mesic (in partial shade) Height 3' 4' Flower Color Red Flower Time July, August,