Lobelia cardinalis is native to the Americas, from southeastern Canada south through the eastern and southwestern United States, Mexico and Central America to northern Colombia. Known as Cardinal Flower, the plants are loaded with intense red flowers along tall stems reaching 4' tall! These flowers are a favorite of hummingbirds, and Swallowtail butterflies! Plants are extremely showy, and bloom for many weeks. Plant in a location with moist soil, or wet soil. Plants do not like drought.

Type: Hardy perennial

Height: 48", 4 feet

Location: Sun or part sun

Hardiness zones: 4-9

Seeds per packet: 100