Cardinal flower is distributed across the southern and eastern halves of the United States growing best in wet to mesic soils. A perennial, growing to a height of 4 feet, its bright red flowers can be seen in bloom from August-September.
Hummingbird garden power flower
Great source of nectar for many pollinators
It grows well in both full and partial sun
Often found in wet to moist soils
Prefers medium type soils
Summer bloom period
Very small seed, between 6-7 million seeds per pound
Needs to light to germinates
Deer resistant species