Name: Cardinal Flower

Botanical Name: Lobelia cardinalis

Soil: Moist

Exposure: Sun or part sun

Bloom Time and Color: Scarlet red flowers in late summer.

Description: This brilliant flower, named for it scarlet red spikes, blooms in late summer. Often blooms for a month or longer. Very attractive to hummingbirds. Grows best in moist soil.

Care: May require replanting every few years.