species 56,895 observations

Cardinal Flower

Lobelia cardinalis

Field notes

Supports All

80 native animals
supported in the US

Caterpillars Moths and butterflies raised on it Hitched Arches 1
Plant eaters Animals that feed on it White-tailed Deer, Anna's Hummingbird 2
Flower visitors Pollinators and other flower visitors Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Spicebush Swallowtail, Cloudless Sulphur, Eastern Giant Swallowtail 77

Range

United States

Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided

Key traits

Layer: Herbaceous plants
Light: Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
Moisture: Moist Wet
Water use: Medium High
Soil: Organic
Drought tolerant: No
Deer resistant: Yes
Resists: Wet soil
Habit: Erect
Plant type: Wildflower Herbaceous perennial Poisonous Water plant

From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, NC State Extension and USDA PLANTS.