Cardinal Flower, Lobelia cardinalis Hardiness Zone 9 Once established

Once established

low-maintenance perennial

well-drained soils but also tolerates average soils

cylindrical clusters and emit a sweet

• Native flowering tree with showy white spring blooms• Produces edible purple-blue berries that attract birds and wildlife• Excellent pollinator plant for native bees and butterflies• Grows 15–25 ft tall with a graceful

Cardinal Flower, Lobelia cardinalis Hardiness Zone 9 Once establishedCardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) is a brilliant red colored native wildflower. This herbaceous perennial gets 2 4 feet tall and blooms in late summer (June to September). Its bright red flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds along with bees and butterflies. This native plant has a wide distribution throughout the eastern U. S. and is hardy to zones 3 9. Although this plant is found naturally on streambanks and prefers moist soils, it is highly