Lobelia cardinalis
Lobelia cardinalis cardinal flower
Slender spikes of bright red, irregularly shaped flowers draw our attention along stream banks and around the edges of wetlands. The cardinal flower likes to grow in clumps and because of its shape is pollinated by hummingbirds.
Habitat & Range
Various wet places, shores of streams, marshes & swamps.
Present throughout the state.
Wetland codes
| EMP: | FACW |
|---|---|
| NCNE: | OBL |
Phenology
Flowers July through September.
Characteristics
Height 2-4 feet tall
Flowers five petals, irregularly/bell-shaped
Leaves simple, alternate, toothed
Special Characters
Bright scarlet color, grows near water/wetland.
Plant Codes
S-rank: S5 (Secure)
G-rank: G5 (Secure)
Lobelia cardinalis cardinal flower
Plant form & habitat
Growing in the wetlands
Early flowers
Flower
Inflorescence
By the creek
Plant form
Flower
Flower
Plant form
Fruit
Plant Life-Form
perennial forb
