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Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) is one of our showiest native perennials with deep red butterfly and hummingbird attracting flowers.
Zones
3 - 8
Advantages
Attract Butterflies
Attract Hummingbirds
Deer Resistant
Great For Mass Plantings
Multiplies / Naturalizes
Good For Cut Flowers
Rabbit Resistant
Light Requirements
Half Sun / Half Shade
Full Shade
Mature Spread
24-48" tall
Bloom Time
Late summer
Shipping Details
Most orders ship within 2 business days. Learn More…
Item Package Size
Packet
SKU
HC013234
USDA Hardiness Planting Zones
To determine if a plant is sufficiently cold hardy, the USDA created numbered zones indicating winter low
temperatures; the lower the zone number the colder the winter.
If the coldest winter temperature expected in your area is -15°F (zone 5) then any plants rated zones 3-5 will
survive the winter temperatures in your area.
If you live in very warm winter areas (zones 9-11) plants with zones 3-4 ratings are not recommended. The lack
of freezing winter temperatures do not provide a time for winter dormancy (rest).
Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) is one of our showiest native perennials with deep red butterfly- and hummingbird-attracting flowers. This plant likes moist soils and is a good choice around ponds and in rain gardens. Takes full sun in northern climates and part shade in warmer areas. USDA zones 3-9.
Check for your last frost date and plant after this has passed. Choose a
spot on your property that gets 6 or more hours of direct sun a day unless you are planting seeds for shade.
Prepare your soil by clearing the area of all existing growth. Simply dig up everything that is growing, turn the soil and rake the area flat. If this is an area that has never before been gardened, you may need to till the area up to remove growth.
Mix the seeds with sand* for better visibility and scatter the seeds directly on top of the soil. If you are sowing a larger area, we recommend using a seed spreader; if not, you can sow by hand.
We recommend lightly compressing the seeds into the soil, making sure not to bury them. You can either walk on them, use a board or if you are sowing a larger area, rent a seed roller.
Water so that the soil is moist, not soaking wet, until the seedlings are about 4-6" tall. After that, the seedlings will survive on natural rains. If you are experiencing very dry weather, we recommend watering occasionally.
Get more information on Planting WildflowersView more Planting Guides, or download our complete Planting Guide for tips on caring for your plants when you receive your order, as well as planting instructions for Perennials, Spring-Planted Bulbs, Fall-Planted Bulbs, Cacti & Succulents, Xeric Plants and more.
Shipping
Most orders ship within 2 business days.
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Canadian Shipping Charges
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$100 and Over
$39.95
We charge one low flat rate for shipping our products even if your order requires multiple shipments. If you have any questions, please call us at (800) 925-9387.
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