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✓ Native to US
Cardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
— Family: Campanulaceae
USDA Zone 3a-9b
🗺️ Widespread
Widespread across many states
A striking native perennial with tall spikes of brilliant red flowers that are highly attractive to hummingbirds.
Height
2–4 ft
Spread
1–2 ft
Sun
Full Sun to Part Shade
Water
High
Blooms
Late Summer, Fall
Flower Color
Red
🌡️ Growing Conditions
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Soil
- moist, rich
✨ Traits
🦌 Deer Resistant
🦋 Attracts Butterflies
🐦 Attracts Birds
🦋 Wildlife Value
🦋 Butterflies
🐦 Birds
🌡️ USDA Hardiness Zones
3a
3b
4a
4b
5a
5b
6a
6b
7a
7b
8a
8b
9a
9b
Temp range: -40°F to 30°F
📍 Native Range
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Widespread across many US states
Broadly distributed across a large portion of the US, but not documented in every state.
Native to 1 state: