- Type:
- Herb
- Light Exposure:
- Full Sun, Partial Sun
- Soil Moisture:
- Medium
- Height:
- 3 feet
- Project:
- Erosion Control, Raingarden, Shoreline Buffer
- Bloom Color:
- Red
- Bloom Months:
- May, June, July, August, September
- Flooding / Inundation Tolerance:
- High
- Salt Tolerance:
- Low
- Stress Tolerance:
- Moderately Sensitive
- Herbivore Sensitivity:
- Low
- Behavior (Rate of Spread):
- 1
- Pollinator Value:
- High
- Benefit to Pollinators:
- Adult Food
- Pollinators:
- Bombus, Native Bees
- Counties:
- Chisago, Dakota, Goodhue, Houston, Wabasha, Washington, Winona
Notes/Description:
A hummingbird favorite, cardinal flower is a striking plant in the garden or restoration. It is a short-lived perennial, usually blooming 3-5 years. It can reseed if seeds receive enough light and consistent moisture during germination.