Cardinal flower Lobelia cardinalis from Mellow Marsh Farm

Lobelia cardinalis

Cardinal flower

Tall leafy herb, showy red flower spikes; attracts butterflies, hummingbirds. Low salt tolerance.

Item #	Size	On Hand	Future Availability	Price
LOCA 4 in	4-inch Pot	19	10000 — Spring	$3.85		Login to Request
LOCA LPL	Large Plug	53	5000 — Fall	$2.00		Login to Request
LOCA PL	Plug	383	15000 — Spring	$1.00		Login to Request

Characteristics & Attributes

Wetland Indicator Status

•	(FACW) Facultative wetland

Plant Type

•	Flowering Perennial

Mature Height

•

Up to 6'

Attributes

•	Salt Tolerant
•	Shade Tolerant
•	Butterfly Habitat
•	Pollinator Habitat

Planting Zone

•	Temporarily Inundated
•	Floodplain
•	Riparian Zone
•	Riparian Buffer

Classification by Use

•	SCM (Stormwater Control Measure)
•	Wetland Mitigation
•	Showy Native
•	Constructed Wetland
•	Rain Garden