Cardinal flower
Lobelia cardinalis · Lobelias · Bellflower family
Also known as: Scarlet Lobelia
Easy60–120cmNot pet-safe
Cardinal flower care at a glance
Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis) needs a lot of water and prefers to grow in full sun.
- Water need
- High
- Light
- Full sun
- Soil moisture
- Moist
- Nutrients
- Medium
- Life cycle
- Perennial
Pests, Diseases, Toxicity & Weather on Cardinal flower
Possible pests on Cardinal flower include Slugs and snails. A possible disease is Crown rot. Cardinal flower is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
Pest
- Slugs and snails Medium
Disease
- Crown rot Low
Toxicity
- Lobeline alkaloids Medium
Weather
- Drought stress High
- Winter cold damage Medium
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Frequently asked questions about Cardinal flower
- Which pests affect Cardinal flower?
- Possible pests on Cardinal flower include Slugs and snails.
- Which diseases affect Cardinal flower?
- A possible disease is Crown rot.
- Is Cardinal flower toxic to cats and dogs?
- Cardinal flower is toxic to cats, dogs and humans.
- How much water does Cardinal flower need?
- Cardinal flower has a high water requirement.
- What light does Cardinal flower need?
- Cardinal flower prefers to grow in full sun. Around 6 hours of light per day is ideal.
- Is Cardinal flower frost-hardy?
- Cardinal flower is frost-hardy and tolerates frost. Its lower limit is around -5 °C.