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Red Cardinal Flower

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The Beautiful Red Cardinal Flower

 

The Red Cardinal flower is one of the most exciting garden flowers today blooms from July through September. The Red Cardinal Flower (known by the botanical name Lobelia cardinalis) prefers moist, damp soils. Native to Missouri, it thrives from Southeastern Canada across the eastern half of the United States, into the Southwest, Mexico, and Central America.
The plant does very well across a broad spectrum of gardening zones between 3 and 9. However, it does not demand daily attention.

The Red Cardinal Flower prefers full sunlight but thrives in partial shade in drier locations.

Hummingbirds and butterflies both find its brilliant five-lobed blooms appealing.
This beautiful, hardy flower withstands foraging deer and rabbits better than many other garden blossoms. It makes an exceptionally smart choice for use in damp spots beside waterways and ponds. It will survive heavy rainfalls, making it an attractive selection in areas prone to occasionally waterlogged soil. (Although it does grow well in Canada, horticultural experts suggest protecting its roots with mulch during cold winters.)
Avid gardeners in many locations add this lovely perennial to their yards to enjoy brilliant scarlet blooms. Its vibrant red petals help it stand out distinctively. Consider planting it to infuse bright color into the vicinity and attract butterflies into your garden!


Red Cardinal Flower, Lobelia Cardinalis grow in moist and even wetland areas and has bright red flowers. 

The Cardinal Flower can grow in the sun or part shade and does require a lot of water. This flower has been very popular for picking due to its beautiful red blooms. Hummingbirds love this flower. This perennial flower will return every year without replanting.

 

The Red Cardinal Flower is shipped as a rooted plug.

 

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  • USDA Zones 3-9
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  • Color: Red
  • Season: Spring, Summer, Fall
  • Height: 2-4 feet
  • Exposure: Sun & Shade
  • Ships As: Rooted Plug
  • Warranty: 1 Year
Customer Reviews
4.0 Based on 36 reviews
  • 2
    The leaves on the Cardinal Flowers are rotten lip and mushy. I’m disappointed I’ve bought several and they all came in the bag like this .

    Mar 19, 2026 Reviewer: Kathy

    I waited a long time for this to ship. I really wanted to grow this flower.

  • 4
    good product,packaged well

    Mar 11, 2026 Reviewer: rray

    slow shipping

  • 3
    cardinal flower

    Apr 27, 2025 Reviewer: becky gouge

    i enjoyed getting them. i was kinda afraid they are so little but they seem to be okay

  • 5
    Cardinal plant

    Apr 01, 2025 Reviewer: michael glazer

    The roots were wrapped and shipped with a lot of care. I have potted and can't wait to see them grow.

  • 5
    Red Cardinal Flowers!

    Mar 22, 2025 Reviewer: NoMi Gardener

    I ordered three red cardinal flower last fall, received five a week ago. Shipping took over a week so I was concerned, but the packaging is genius. I got the live rootlings in some dirt and 4 of the 5 seem to be doing well a week later. I’m holding out hope the 5th will come around as the sun gets stronger. Thank you!

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