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Cardinal flower
Lobelia cardinalis L.
35.6119, -83.5497
Field Notes
Description:
This 1-4 ft. perennial has showy, red flowers in 8 in., terminal spikes. Each flower has three spreading lower petals and two upper petals, all united into a tube at the base. Erect leafy stems, often in clusters, with racemes of flowers resembling flaming red spires. The lower portion of the erect stem is lined with lance-shaped leaves.
Habitat:
Like wet feet.
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