Common name: Cardinal Flower
Scientific name: Lobelia cardinalis
Example mature size: 1 m tall, 0.7 m wide; 3.5 ft tall, 2.5 ft wide
Sunlight: Partial-sun
Water: Average, Medium-wet
Soil: Sand, Loam
Blooms: Red in July
Ontario plant status: Native Forb, Common
Natural habitats: Open-upland, Swamp-wetland
Wildlife benefits: Hummingbirds 🌺
Points of interest: - May be toxic to humans and animals
- Can stand short periods of time in standing water
- Hot afternoon sun intolerable