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Care Keep the soil consistently moist. Cardinal-flower Lobelia cardinalis
Listed for containers
Flower color Pink, red or white
Bloom July to September
Leaves Deciduous
Height 4–5 feet
Spread 1–2 feet
Light Shade to full sun
Soil moisture Usually moist Typical bloom time. A plant at the store may not be in flower.
Containers Yes, listed for containersListed by Missouri Botanical Garden: Container Gardening with Native Plants, Master Gardeners of Northern Virginia: Container Gardening with Native Plants (2025)
Container size Not recordedMeasure your pot’s depth; we can’t confirm this pot yet. Native to Kentucky (state-specific source)
