Lobelia cardinalis
Plant in lower lying areas with poor drainage, like wet feet!
Height: 2-4’
Spacing: 1-2’
Sun: Full Sun-Partial Shade—Full sun results in showier and larger plant. Under reduced light, nectar and seed production drops, which means fewer hummingbird sightings.
Soil: Loamy, Rich Soil—can tolerate clay soil or poor soils enriched with organic compost
Moisture: Medium to moist soil
Bloom: Red flowers for 6 weeks!! One of only a few red native flower species in North America
Species: Hummingbirds (Best Native for attracting hummingbirds), butterflies, bees, Pink-washed looper moth
Plants come in a 4 inch by 4 inch pot.