Lobelia cardinalis, the cardinal flower, is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family Campanulaceae native to the Americas, from southeastern Canada south through the eastern and southwestern United States, Mexico and Central America to northern Colombia.Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Moist soil Partial shade Can tolerate full sun in cooler, northern zones Native to North, South, and Central America Prefers areas like streams, swamps, and low-wooded areas Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies Blooms in late summer Can grow 3-6 feet tall Flowers are a vibrant red

Lobelia cardinalis, the cardinal flower, is a species of flowering plant in the bellflower family Campanulaceae native to the Americas, from southeastern Canada south through the eastern and southwestern United States, Mexico and Central America to northern Colombia.Hardiness Zones: 3-9 Moist soil Partial shade Can tolerate full sun in cooler, northern zones Native to North, South, and Central America Prefers areas like streams, swamps, and low-wooded areas Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies Blooms in late summer Can grow 3-6 feet tall Flowers are a vibrant red