About Cardinal Flower
- Plant Family: Campanulaceae
- Plant Type: Perrenial herb
- Height by Width: 3-6' H x 2-5' W
- Growth Habit: Upright, spreading
- Deciduous/Evergreen: Evergreen
- Growth Rate: Fast
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to full shade
- Soil Preference: Adaptable, can handle clay
- Water Requirements: Moderate to high
- Cold Hardy to: 32 degrees F
- Flower Season: Summer
- Flower Color: Red
- Endangered?: Not listed
- Distribution: Los Angeles to San Diego county
- Natural Habitat: Very wet areas like stream bottoms, bogs and seeps
Photo Credit: Wynn Anderson