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Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower)Lobelia cardinalis (Cardinal Flower) is one of the most exquisite flowers of the midwest. This perennial plant is a medium in height native plant. Its showy unusual red flowers do well slightly wet soils and rain gardens. It attracts and is a great nectar source for hummingbirds and swallowtail butterflies. Sun Exposure Prairie Savanna Soil Conditions Wet, Wet Mesic, Mesic (in partial shade) Height 3' 4' Flower Color Red Flower Time July, August,

This plant emerges early in the year and produces a beautiful flower before some plants even emerge

It remains one of the primary ways to stabilize coastal areas by aggregating soils rather than losing them

The flower is amazing

Wild Quinine was used as a substitute for the normal treatment of malaria when trade routes during WWI were cut off

The latex in this plant's leaves is toxic so it will keep those rascally critters away

It can be used as a ground cover if planted densely or spread by division

Tall Thimbleweed features clean white flowers beginning in June

220 lbs/acre

Photos By: Midwest Groundcovers

Carex penslyvanica rely on oak woodlands

A wonderful addition to native plant gardens and woodland gardens

Its compact growth habit and beautiful white colored flower lend itself well to landscaped groupings