Cardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
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Details & Attributes
| Plant Type(s) | Perennial |
| Native to Arizona | Yes! |
| Water Needs | High |
| Sun | Partial shade, shade |
| Pollinators | Hummingbirds |
| Has Spines | No |
| Size In relative feet, width by height |
1-3' × 1-1.5' |
| Flowering Season | June-October |
| Flower Color | Red |
| Minimum Temperature Range | -30 °F |
| Leaf Description | Alternate, lance shaped, pointed at the tips with small glands on the edges |
| Fruit | Tiny, in papery capsules |
| View on SEINet | View SEINet Entry |
| Range Map | View SEINet Range Map |
| Elevation Range | 3000-7500 ft. |
| Description | A mostly temperate species ranging from Canada in the north to Central America in the south and California in the west. In Arizona this gorgeous flower is found along moist, cool, stream bottoms in the mountainous areas of the state. An excellent choice for high elevation gardens, with part shade, and particularly where greywater is being used. Best planted in basins or low spots alongside moisture loving plants like deer grass (Muhlenbergia rigens), horsetail milkweed (Asclepias subverticillata), and columbine (Aquilegia chrysantha). This is a showy addition to a hummingbird garden. |
