3 Bare Root Cardinal Flower Plants Lobelia cardinalis Red Wildflower Hummingbird Favorite

Cardinal Flower, Lobelia cardinalis, is a hardy native perennial prized for its tall spikes of vivid crimson-red blooms that bring striking vertical color to borders, rain gardens, and naturalized wildflower plantings. Its brilliant flower spikes open through the heat of summer into early autumn, creating a long-lasting display in any sun to part-shade setting.

This moisture-loving native wildflower thrives along pond edges, stream banks, and rain gardens, making it a natural fit for wetland or bog-style plantings. Plant the bare roots in consistently moist to wet soil and enjoy vertical color that draws attention without requiring fussy care.
Species: Lobelia cardinalis
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright clump-forming
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Soil: Moist to wet, rich, well-draining to boggy
Zones: 3-9
Germination: Not applicable
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Notes: Provide consistent moisture; blooms summer into early fall