Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)

Description

**Available in June

Native to Allegany County. Beautiful scarlet flowers are a source of nectar for hummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies. Blooms last for several weeks and does well in moist, rich soils. Parent plant will only live for a few years, but is a prolific self seeder and fast grower. Deer resistant.

Sun: Full – partial

Soil: Wet – medium wet

Plant height: Growing up to 4’

Duration: Perennial

Flowering period: July – September

Planting Season: Fall

Soil pH: 5.5-7.0