Cardinal Flower - Lobelia cardinalis | Pots ready spring-summer

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