perennial flower
Cardinal flower
A brilliant red native for damp shaded edges and rain gardens.
Growing Profile
- Hardiness
- Zones 3a-9a
- Sun
- partial, full
- Soil
- loam, clay
- Water
- high
- Goals
- Pollinators & wildlife, Curb appeal & color, Low-maintenance natives
Harvest & Use
scarlet flowers in late summer
Useful search phrase: cardinal flower plants.