Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) - Native Red Hummingbird Magnet for Moist Soils & Rain Gardens

Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) - Native Red Hummingbird Magnet for Moist Soils & Rain Gardens

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Size (Measurement Includes Container)
Pick the size that fits your goal
Smaller Sizes (1 gal)

Starting size and the lowest upfront commitment. ~6 months old tree.

Medium Sizes (3 gal)

Medium option with a strong balance of size and value. ~1 year old tree.

Larger Sizes (7+ gal)

Largest available size for shipping and the most immediate visual impact. ~2year old tree.

Largest Size (15 gal)

Usually starting to produce fruit. ~3 year old tree. Available for pickup only.

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What arrives at your door
  • A live tree in the size you selected
  • Nursery container with fertilizer-enriched growing media
  • Protective packaging designed to keep the root ball stable in transit
  • After-delivery support if you have questions once it arrives
Care snapshot
  • Growth: Moderate
  • Light: Full sun to part shade; provide afternoon shade in hot climates.
  • Mature height: 2-4 ft
  • Mature width: 1-2 ft
  • Lifespan: Short-lived perennial, 2-4 years (self-seeds readily)
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Key Features:

  • Hummingbird Magnet: Tall spikes of brilliant scarlet-red tubular flowers are a favorite nectar source for ruby-throated hummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies.

  • Native Wetland Perennial: A Florida and eastern North American native that thrives along streams, ponds, and in rain gardens.

  • Loves Moist Soil: Performs best in consistently damp to wet soil, making it ideal for low spots, pond edges, and bog gardens.

  • Summer to Fall Color: Blooms from mid-summer into fall on upright 2 to 4 foot stems above deep green foliage.

  • Sun to Part Shade: Adapts to full sun with steady moisture or part shade, and is not favored by deer.

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Key Features

Cardinal Flower is a native perennial with spikes of brilliant red tubular blooms that are a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies.

Special considerations

All parts are toxic if eaten, so keep it away from pets and children. Leaves may scorch if the soil dries out, and it often needs afternoon shade in hot climates.

Growing and Care Instructions

Cardinal Flower thrives in moist to wet soil in full sun to part shade, making it ideal for pond edges and rain gardens. Mulch to hold moisture and let it self-seed, since individual plants are often short-lived.

  • Fertilizing

    Feed lightly with compost or a balanced slow-release fertilizer in spring; avoid heavy nitrogen.

  • Watering

    Keep soil consistently moist to wet and never let it dry out; ideal for pond edges and rain gardens.

  • Light Requirements

    Full sun to part shade; provide afternoon shade in hot climates.

Type Herbaceous perennial
Lifespan Short-lived perennial, 2-4 years (self-seeds readily)
Growth Moderate
Max Height 2-4 ft
Max Width 1-2 ft
USDA Growing Zone 3-9 map showing suitable planting regions

3-9 Outdoors

★★★★★
11/07/2025
Mark R. Verified

Healthy, full, and worth recommending

I have filled my greenhouse with many kinds of tropical fruit trees over the years.

The trees I received from Everglades Farm were the healthiest, fullest, and best packed I have seen. They arrived with beautiful green leaves, strong branching, and much better packaging than other vendors I have tried.

I highly recommend Everglades Farm and was very impressed with the nursery.

Thank you so much!

Mark R.