CARDINAL FLOWER Lobelia cardinalis
Height : 2-3 feet Width : 1-2 feet Full Sun : Minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight per day needed to thrive Water : 1-2 times a week depending on rainfall Soil Requirements : Moist , well-drained soils Plant Spacing : 12-18 inches Bloom Period : Late summer to early fall Ideal Landscape Use : Boggy , moist areas , native wildflower gardens Wildlife Benefit : Pollinators especially hummingbirds Poisonous to Humans and Pets : No How the Plant Spreads or Propagates : Self-seeding How to Maintain : Prune back in late winter to encourage new growth
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