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Welcome to Zehr's
Sales & Specials
Plant Database
Bushes & Shrubs
Flowers
Perennial Flowers
Roses
Grasses
Trees
Evergreens
Fruit Trees & Bushes
Shade & Flowering
Vines
Landscaping
Commercial Landscaping
Residential Landscaping
Mulch
Gift Card
Careers
Connect
Staff
Contact Us
Cardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
This perennial is native to the U.S. Tall spikes of scarlet red flowers from early to late summer. Best in partial shade situations with moist, rich soil.
Moist Location
Attracts Butterflies
Sun / Shade Ratio
Shade Tolerance
Sun Tolerance
Attributes
MINIMUM HEIGHT
3
Feet
MAXIMUM HEIGHT
4
Feet
MINIMUM SPREAD
18
Inches
MAXIMUM SPREAD
30
Inches
HARDINESS ZONES
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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