Cardinal Flower
Lobelia cardinalis
| Family | Bellflower (Campanulaceae) |
|---|---|
| Bloom | Late summer, early fall |
| Habitat | Wet, shade, marshes, along streams & lakes |
| Status | Native |
| Cycle | Perennial |
| Height | 2-4′ |
| Flower | Scarlet red flowers are on a tall open spike. Flowers alternate on a stem with the bottom flowers opening before the upper. They have 5 narrow petals with 2 upper and 3 spreading lower petals which unite to form a thin tube at the base. |
| Leaf | Leaves are toothed lance shaped and up to 6″ long. |
| Notes | Stems are usually upright, unbranched, and smooth. They may be slightly hairy. |
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