Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) Flower It can be great accent

It can be great accent plants for both their foliage and flowers

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It attracts and is a great nectar source for hummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies

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Halberdleaf Rosemallow is one of our showiest native forbs

Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) Flower It can be great accentLobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) is one of the most exquisite flowers of the midwest. This perennial plant is a medium in height native plant. Its showy unusual red flowers do well slightly wet soils and rain gardens. It attracts and is a great nectar source for hummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil Conditions Wet, Wet Mesic, Mesic (in partial shade) Height 3' 4' Flower Color Red Flower Time July, August,