Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) Flower Seems to work well in

Seems to work well in clayey and marginal soils and reproduces freely

So much so

A shrub with white "puff ball" flowers that grows in a nice clump 3' tall

A diverse shorter statured native prairie grass and wildflower mix featuring a broad palette of colorful species and flowering time

Second Photo By: Midwest Groundcovers

Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) Flower Seems to work well inLobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) is one of the most exquisite flowers of the midwest. This perennial plant is a medium in height native plant. Its showy unusual red flowers do well slightly wet soils and rain gardens. It attracts and is a great nectar source for hummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil Conditions Wet, Wet Mesic, Mesic (in partial shade) Height 3' 4' Flower Color Red Flower Time July, August,