Cardinal Flower Lobelia cardinalis

This show-stopper loves wet areas especially if planted in full sun.  In part-shade, its moisture requirements aren't as high. Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies.

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade

• Soil Moisture: Medium Wet to Wet

• Height: Up to 4 Feet

• Spread: 1 Foot

• Bloom Color: Red

• Bloom Time: Late Summer to Early Fall

• Deer Resistant: yes

The bloom is a beautiful red! It’s a great rain garden plant. It attracts hummingbirds and five species of moths and butterflies use this as a caterpillar host plant. Native to KY.