Life Span
Annual and Biennials
Annual
Origin
Caribbean
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Not Available
Herbaceous perennial
Habitat
Tropical regions
Lakes, Pastures, Prairies, Roadsides, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow Orange
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Not Available
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Headache, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Can be made into a herbal tea
Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Bog Garden, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Brunfelsia Americana
LOBELIA cardinalis
Common Name
Brunfelsia Americana
Cardinal Flower
In Hindi
Brunfelsia Americana
Cardinal Flower
In German
Brunfelsia Americana
Cardinal Flower
In French
Brunfelsia Americana
Cardinal Flower
In Spanish
Brunfelsia Americana
Cardinal Flower
In Greek
Brunfelsia Americana
Καρδινάλιος λουλούδι
In Portuguese
Brunfelsia Americana
Cardinal Flower
In Polish
Brunfelsia Americana
Cardinal Flower
In Latin
Hedysarum
Cardinalis Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Brassicales
Asterales
Family
Solanaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Properties of Brunfelsia americana and Cardinal Flower
Wondering what are the properties of Brunfelsia americana and Cardinal Flower? We provide you with everything About Brunfelsia americana and Cardinal Flower. Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns and Cardinal Flower doesn't have thorns. Also Brunfelsia americana does not have fragrant flowers. Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips and Cardinal Flower has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Nausea and Swollen Lips. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Brunfelsia americana and Cardinal Flower and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Brunfelsia americana and Cardinal Flower
Season and care of Brunfelsia americana and Cardinal Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Brunfelsia americana and Cardinal Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Brunfelsia americana season is Spring and Fall and Cardinal Flower season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand and for Cardinal Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral and for Cardinal Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Brunfelsia americana and Cardinal Flower Physical Information
Brunfelsia americana and Cardinal Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cardinal Flower height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Brunfelsia americana and Cardinal Flower are as follows:
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Cardinal Flower flower color: Red, Crimson and Dark Red
- Cardinal Flower leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Cardinal Flower
Care of Brunfelsia americana and Cardinal Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cardinal Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cardinal Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.