Lobelia cardinalis (Red Cardinal Flower) Arching Heavily corrugated golden yellow leaves

Heavily corrugated golden yellow leaves unfold into a vase-shape and grow 28-30" tall and 32-26" wide

Disease resistant foliage grows 3-4' tall and is perfect for a wet meadow

In spring leaves are chartreuse-yellow and green

and has handsome medium green leaves with a compact growth habit

Perennial Plant of the Year® 1991

Lobelia cardinalis (Red Cardinal Flower) Arching Heavily corrugated golden yellow leavesBrilliant red spikes up to 36" rise above the bronzy light green foliage on this native perennial that is happy in a moist, part shady spot, or in the sun. You will see its flowers from August into September along a woodland path or by the edge of a pond, and if you wait a minute you may see how much hummingbirds enjoy it as well. Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 9