Cardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
If you add Cardinal Flower to your garden, we can almost guarantee that hummingbirds will soon follow. This trusty, dazzling plant adds a pop of vibrant color in the late summer and provides hummingbirds with invaluable nectar to fuel their fast and busy lives. If you plant it in a spot with plenty of moisture and allow its seedlings to grow, you will see this beautiful plant attract life to your garden for years to come!
Conditions: Full sun to part shade; moist to wet soil
Size: 2′ – 4′ tall
Zone: 3 – 9
Wildlife Value: Flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds