Lobelia 'Cardinalis' // Pre-Order

Pre-Order Now for Spring 2025 Pickup: Lobelia 'Cardinalis' (Red Cardinal Flower)

A bold native perennial built for pollinators—and now available for pre-order in 1-gallon size.

Lobelia cardinalis is a ruby-red beacon in the late-summer garden. These tall, upright blooms are specifically designed for ruby-throated hummingbirds and native long-tongued bees. With a preference for moist, sunny conditions and no need for staking, this striking native is a reliable favorite for rain gardens, meadows, and pollinator beds.

Its vibrant red blooms and lush green foliage make it a visual standout—and it’s one of the few natives that thrives in wet, even soggy conditions.

Pre-Order Now for Spring Pickup!

Why You’ll Love It:

• Pollinator Paradise: Specialized blooms attract hummingbirds and long-tongued native bees.
  
• Late-Season Color: Flowers from midsummer into fall, when many perennials have faded.
  
• Sturdy & Upright: Grows tall (up to 4 feet!) without flopping or staking.
  
• Nature Resilience: Deer- and rabbit-resistant, and long-lived when planted right.
  
• Moisture Lover: Ideal for rain gardens, pond edges, and wet garden beds.

How to Make It Happy:

• Sun: Full sun to part shade
  
• Soil: Prefers moist, rich soil; not drought-tolerant
  
• Water: Keep evenly moist, especially in dry spells
  
• Height & Spread: 3–4 ft tall, narrow upright clump
  
• Where to Plant: Rain gardens, meadows, irrigated perennial beds, naturalized borders
  
• Hardiness: Perennial in zones 3–9
  

Pet Safety:

This plant is considered toxic if ingested by pets. While not typically appealing to animals, plant with awareness if you have curious nibblers.

New Plants Available for Pre-Order Every Week!

We're excited to bring you fresh plants for preorder every week! Don’t worry about multiple orders — we’ll organize everything and have it ready for pickup at the same time. Simply click "Notify When Available" to be the first to know when new plants are ready to order!

Please Note: This is a preorder item, and it will be available for pickup starting the week of June 16, 2025. Once your order is ready, we’ll send you an email with pickup instructions. These plants are custom grown specifically for you, so refunds cannot be issued for items not picked up.

Your Plant

In the unlikely event of a crop failure, we'll notify you right away and offer you options for substitution or a refund.

Please note that the images are meant to show the general look of our plants and may not be the exact one you'll receive. Each plant us unique, but we do our best to give you a clear idea of what to expect. Rest assured, we'll handpick the best plant for you!

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