Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) is a bog plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant has several common names including: cardinal flower, bog sage, hog’s physic, Indian pink, red bay, scarlet lobelia, slinkweed or water gladiole.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: cardinal flower, bog sage, hog’s physic, Indian pink, red bay, scarlet lobelia, slinkweed, water gladiole
Scientific name: Lobelia cardinalis
Plant type: Bogs, Perennials
Habit: Clump-forming
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Loam
Moisture: Poorly drained
Garden type: Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding
Seasonal colors
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How to plant Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) – Hardyplants, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
