General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Mesic
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 9b
Plant Height: 36 inches
Plant Spread: 18 - 24 inches
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
Other: Pink-violet; bright pink
Flower Time: Summer
Late summer or early fall
Other: Deadheading flowers ensures more flowering throughout the season.
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Cardinal Flower

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Date: 2007-10-04
Photo courtest Terra Nova Nurseries Inc, www.terranovanurseries.c
Location: Hidden Hills CA zone 10b
Date: 2013-07-08
Location: Hidden Hills CA zone 10b
Date: 2013-07-08
Location: Hidden Hills CA zone 10b
Date: 2013-06-03
Location: Hidden Hills CA zone 10b
Date: 2013-06-03
Location: Hidden Hills CA zone 10b
Date: 2013-06-03

Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
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Photo Courtesy of Lazy S'S Farm Nursery.
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Courtesy Crownsville Nursery
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