Thursday, April 14, 2011

Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis)



Cardinal flowers produce tall spikes of bright red flowers, and a dark green leaf, with a jagged shape.  These beautiful flowers grow August through September. Growing to a height of 30"-36", Cardinal Flowers are a must for every hummingbird gardening enthusiast! Hummingbirds feed on the flowers sweet nectar. 




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  1. KaraApril 19, 2011 at 5:26 PM

    Does the height of the flower (stem) have anything to do with the amount of energy in the nector? I am sure that matters to the hummingbirds. What other flowers are well known to attract hummingbirds? I absolutely love those little creatures. Hummingbird is my nickname! :)

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  2. gregg flahartyApril 21, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    I wonder if the color helps to attract the hummingbirds. I have noticed most hummingbird feeders are red. Do these flowers ever show different colors or are they always red?

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  3. MeaghanApril 25, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    Since these flowers attract humming birds, what other creatures do they attract?

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