Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)

$5.00

Red, yes, a truly red plant! There are not many true reds in Michigan, so this plant, especially en masse, is a sight to behold. Those beautiful red flowers attract hummingbirds and various Swallowtail butterflies. It is also the host plant to 6 species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org). Although the plants can be short-lived, it is a prolific self-seeder, so hopefully, you will be able to maintain a good colony. Bonus, this plant is deer resistant because of the toxic white latex in its leaves.

Photo credit: Swallowtail Garden Seeds

Quantity:
Add To Cart

Red, yes, a truly red plant! There are not many true reds in Michigan, so this plant, especially en masse, is a sight to behold. Those beautiful red flowers attract hummingbirds and various Swallowtail butterflies. It is also the host plant to 6 species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org). Although the plants can be short-lived, it is a prolific self-seeder, so hopefully, you will be able to maintain a good colony. Bonus, this plant is deer resistant because of the toxic white latex in its leaves.

Photo credit: Swallowtail Garden Seeds

Red, yes, a truly red plant! There are not many true reds in Michigan, so this plant, especially en masse, is a sight to behold. Those beautiful red flowers attract hummingbirds and various Swallowtail butterflies. It is also the host plant to 6 species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org). Although the plants can be short-lived, it is a prolific self-seeder, so hopefully, you will be able to maintain a good colony. Bonus, this plant is deer resistant because of the toxic white latex in its leaves.

Photo credit: Swallowtail Garden Seeds

Life Cycle: Short-Lived Perennial

Sun Exposure: Full, Partial

Soil Moisture: Wet, Medium-Wet

Height: 4 feet

Plant Spacing: 0.5-1.5 feet

Bloom Time: July-September

Bloom Color: Red

Advantages: Pollinator Favorite, Deer Resistant, Great Landscape Plant

Host Plant: 6 species of butterflies and moths in our area (nwf.org)

White Snakeroot (Ageratina altissima)
$5.00
Out of Stock
Wild Quinine (Parthenium integrifolium)
$5.00
Horsemint (Monarda punctata)
$5.00
Bush’s Coneflower (Echinacea paradoxa)
$5.00
Wild Ginger (Asarum canadense)
$5.00