This hybrid can naturalize in the wild , and resembles the former species to a greater extent than the latter. In southern arizona, sierra madre lobelia (l. Cardinalflower is an erect perennial herbaceous wildflower that occurs naturally in floodplain forests, riverine swamps, spring runs and along river and stream edges. Its corolla is red with yellow lobes or all yellow. Its extremely showy blossoms can be recognized at considerable distance. Cardinal flower is an herbaceous perennial in the bellflower family (campanulaceae) and native to the eastern united states. Laxiflora) is also found; Its common name alludes to the bright red robes worn by roman catholic cardinals. In florida, it is a threatened species. It is found in moist locations and may grow 4 to 5 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide. Its flowers are often magenta or deep rose, rather than brilliant red. Lobelia cardinalis , commonly called cardinal flower is a missouri native perennial which typically grows in moist locations along streams, sloughs, springs, swamps and in low wooded areas. Cardinal flower is a brilliant scarlet-colored native wildflower that grows in marshes, stream banks and low woods. Its incredible red flowers attract more than just human eyes-- its also a great pollinator plant for bees, butterflies and hummingbirds! Cardinal lobelia is a great late-summer stunner, growing well in moist, sandy soils in sun to partial shade. Its stunning scarlet flowers bloom in summer through early winter.
