Red Cardinal Flower – Lobelia cardinalis 5 Bare Live Roots | Native Perennial Wildflower | Hummingbird & Butterfly Garden | Easy to Grow

Enhance your garden with 5 live Red Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis) bare roots, ready for transplanting into your landscape. This stunning North American native perennial is celebrated for its brilliant scarlet-red flower spikes that bloom from midsummer into early fall, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators. Perfect for rain gardens, pond edges, woodland borders, and naturalized landscapes, Cardinal Flower adds vibrant color and ecological value to any outdoor space.

Your bare roots are carefully packaged to help ensure they arrive healthy and ready to plant. Some leaf loss or minor shipping stress is normal and plants typically recover quickly with proper watering and care.

You will receive:

✔️ 5 live Red Cardinal Flower bare roots
✔️ Ready for transplanting
✔️ Healthy, viable roots
✔️ Native perennial wildflower
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Red Cardinal Flower
Botanical Name: Lobelia cardinalis
Plant Type: Native perennial wildflower
Growth Stage: Bare roots
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Moist to wet, rich, well-draining soil
Watering: Keep consistently moist; does not tolerate prolonged drought
Mature Height: 2–4 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Yes, with regular watering

💡 Care Tip: Plant bare roots as soon as possible after arrival and water thoroughly. Keep the soil consistently moist during establishment and provide afternoon shade in hotter climates if needed. Adding compost annually will encourage healthy growth and abundant blooms.