How Do You Grow A Cardinal Plant?
The cardinal flower, or Lobelia cardinalis, is a perennial wildflower that grows in wet woodlands of the eastern half of the United States. One of the most colorful wildflowers, this plant grows in clumps reaching two to four feet in height and produces spikes of tubular scarlet-red flowers that bloom in mid-summer and last through the beginning of fall. It is extremely tolerant of wet conditions and even flooding, so it makes a beautiful addition to a water garden or pond-side plantings and is an attractive option for the low, wet areas of your yard that can’t support other bright flowers. This is also a low-maintenance plant, resisting most pests and diseases and requiring little to no upkeep if grown in an appropriate area. Choose a planting site with partial shade to full sun and well-drained, moist, humus-rich soil; cardinal flower will grow in full sun in cooler climates but needs partial shade in warmer areas. Dig a hole as deep as your plant sits in its container and add humus,
