Cardinal-Flower | Lobelia cardinalis in Family Campanulaceae ... Aquatic Plant Species

The aquatic plant Lobelia cardinalis whose common name is Cardinal-Flower which belongs to the family Campanulaceae is a native plant of the USA.

Cardinal-Flower is a perennial aquatic which means it grows every year or at least for more than one year. Over time it may look the worse for wear and may need to be replaced in an artifiical pond environment.

Small green leaves are a characteristic of this pond plant. The leaves of Cardinal-Flower are narrow.

Lobelia cardinalis or Cardinal-Flower produces red flowers.

The plant can be propagated by seed or cutting.

Lobelia cardinalis whose common name is Cardinal-Flower blooms in summer and spring

Lobelia cardinalis belongs to the plant family Campanulaceae . Like most aquatic plants Cardinal-Flower needs a lot of good light to grow at its best. It grows quickly.

Cardinal-Flower can reach a height of 12 feet.