MEET A PRAIRIE PLANT:
Say hello to Lobelia cardinalis, Cardinal Flower. It's a native perennial perfect for a rich soil that remains constantly damp. A rain garden beauty especially since its nectar is a vital food source for hummingbirds and butterflies! (The loud noise coming from the two frisky hummingbirds feeding on this species was the action that prompted this plant to be featured.)
The flower heads flower from bottom up during the late summer months. They can be enjoyed as cut flowers, too! They look really great next to Liatris sp. like Prairie Blazing Star and Meadow Blazing Star. Prairie Blazing Star peeks into the picture below.
Lobelia cardinalis will grow up to 5ft tall under perfect conditions. It's not a long lived plant, but it will most certainly reseed itself provided the plant has full-partial sun and plently of moisture. The striking color of this species makes it one of a kind.
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