It might surprise you to hear that cardinal flower is a woodland plant.
It can be found in wet meadows or on the edges of woodland streams and rivers, as well as in dappled-light floodplains, to a fairly magical effect when in bloom (see photos).
Cardinal flower is a favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies. It flowers mid to late summer and is really a stand-out plant that adapts well to the home garden. Consider watering it and/or mulching it for dry spells.
Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)
Michigan Flower reference page for state distribution: Cardinal Flower
Height: 1-4 feet
Bloom time:August-September
Soil: muck, loam
Sun: dappled light to sun
Plant spacing: 12-18”
Flower: scarlet
Life cycle: short-lived perennial
Family: Campanulaceae
Seed source: Michigan
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It might surprise you to hear that cardinal flower is a woodland plant.
It can be found in wet meadows or on the edges of woodland streams and rivers, as well as in dappled-light floodplains, to a fairly magical effect when in bloom (see photos).
Cardinal flower is a favorite of hummingbirds and butterflies. It flowers mid to late summer and is really a stand-out plant that adapts well to the home garden. Consider watering it and/or mulching it for dry spells.
Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)
Michigan Flower reference page for state distribution: Cardinal Flower
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