Lobelia laxiflora
Lobelia laxiflora
Cardinal Flower
Yellow and red "firecracker" flowers grace this exotic-looking, shrubby perennial late summer through fall. Root hardy plant, but emerges later than most perennials. (Perennial)
Bloom time Size Exposure
Summer
Fall
18-30" tall x 18-36" wide Sun 
Hardiness Zone:8,9,10,11
zone map Cold Hardy to 10° to 20°F
Attracts Bees Attracts BeesAttracts Butterflies Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds Attracts HummingbirdsDeer Resistant Deer Resistant
Good for Cut Flowers Good for Cut FlowersLong Blooming or Repeat Blooming Long Blooming or Repeat Blooming
Showy Flowers Showy FlowersTolerates moist soil Tolerates moist soil