{"product_id":"cardinal-flower","title":"Cardinal Flower","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCardinal Flower Brings Brilliant Red Color to Moist Gardens\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardinal Flower is a native perennial loved for its vivid scarlet-red flower spikes that rise above clean green foliage in late summer. The bold color is hard to miss, making Lobelia cardinalis one of the best native perennials for adding vertical color to rain gardens, pond edges, streambanks, wet meadows, and moist woodland borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers are tubular and arranged along upright spikes, opening from the bottom upward for a long-lasting display. This strong red color gives Cardinal Flower a dramatic presence in the landscape, especially when planted in groups or repeated through moist areas of the garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOne of the Best Native Perennials for Hummingbirds\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardinal Flower is a standout hummingbird plant. Its bright red tubular flowers are perfectly shaped for hummingbirds, and the bloom time coincides with late-season nectar that is especially valuable. Butterflies and other pollinators may also visit the flowers, but hummingbirds are the real show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Cardinal Flower where it can be seen from a patio, porch, window, or garden path. A drift of red flower spikes near water or in a moist pollinator bed can become one of the most eye-catching wildlife moments in the summer garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePerfect for Rain Gardens, Pond Edges, and Wet Soil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike drought-tolerant perennials, Cardinal Flower wants steady moisture. It performs best in rich, medium to wet soil that does not dry out. That makes it an excellent choice for rain gardens, low spots, drainage swales, pond edges, streamside plantings, moist meadows, and consistently watered borders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardinal Flower can tolerate brief flooding and is much happier in wet soil than in dry garden beds. It can also grow in average perennial borders if the soil is kept evenly moist, but it is not a good fit for hot, dry slopes or sandy beds without irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFull Sun to Part Shade with Moisture as the Key Success Factor\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardinal Flower grows in full sun to part shade, but moisture determines how well it performs. In cooler northern climates, it can handle more sun when the soil stays consistently moist. In hotter summer regions, part shade or afternoon shade helps protect the plant from stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the best results, plant it in soil enriched with organic matter, and lightly mulch to help retain moisture. Keep mulch away from the crown, especially in winter, and avoid letting the root zone dry out during summer heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDeer Resistant, Short-Lived, and Best Allowed to Renew Naturally\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCardinal Flower is generally considered deer-resistant and rabbit-resistant, making it useful in native plantings where browsing is a concern. It is also a clump-forming perennial rather than an aggressive runner, making it well-suited to managed garden beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne important buyer expectation is that Cardinal Flower is often somewhat short-lived. Mature flowering stems may decline after bloom, but new basal rosettes and seedlings help the planting continue when conditions are right. For a lasting patch, avoid heavy winter mulch over the crown, keep the soil moist, and allow some seed heads to remain so plants can renew naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden Goods Direct","offers":[{"title":"1 Quart Pot","offer_id":55977386049609,"sku":"grz1788063465096","price":11.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon Pot","offer_id":55977386082377,"sku":"cyn1788063465097","price":19.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0936\/8154\/9385\/files\/cardinal-flower_1.jpg?v=1788063469","url":"https:\/\/www.laurelvalley.shop\/products\/cardinal-flower","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}