Lobelia cardinalis ‘Queen Victoria’
Family: Campanulaceae
Common names: CARDINAL FLOWER, INDIAN PINK
Native to: North America
Sentiments: antipathy, capriciousness, malevolence
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: arching, clumping, dense form, erect
Max height: 1.20 feet
Max width: 1 foot
Flower
red
Leaf
green, warm
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: hummingbird, specific butterfly species
Plant part consumed by birds: nectar
Exposure: sun
Landscape use: container
Propagates by: seed
flowers in fall
flowers in summer
Soil type: loam
USDA Zones: zone 3 -40 f, zone 4 -30 f, zone 5 to -20 f, zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: -40 to +30 °F
Water: moist
Butterflies that feed on this plant
apical
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Of the 436 species of Lobelia, many are cultivated. Lobelia is a member of the Campanulaceae family that flower spring, summer, or fall. They grow in Zones 3-10 to 1-2 feet tall; Lobelia tupa can get to 6 ½ feet in height. They do best with regular watering. Both birds and butterflies come to this plant for nectar.
Lobelia attracts Danaus plexippus, MONARCH, Papilio rutulus, WESTERN TIGER SWALLOWTAIL, and Vanessa cardui, PAINTED LADY.
Lobelia cardinalis attracts Phoebis sennae, CLOUDLESS SULPHUR.
