Lobelia cardinalis Cardinal Flower, #1

This cultivar of lobelia has the same bright red flowers as the species but also also has lustrous maroon foliage. Hummingbirds are attracted to this long blooming variety. Grows 2-4' tall in a nice clump. Black walnut tolerant

This native perennial is also know as "the great Blue Lobelia" or " Blue cardinal flower". The flowers are a nice bright blue and appear late summer. The plants thrive in medium to wet soils and reach 2-3' in height in full to part sun.