Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Southeastern United States
Types
Herbaceous perennial
Not available
Habitat
Lakes, Pastures, Prairies, Roadsides, Swamps, Woodlands
Bluffs, Coastal Regions, Stream side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Palmate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wind
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Medium
Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Edema, Powdery mildew, Verticillium Wilt
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wind
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Antirheumatic, Colic, constipation, Piles
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Seeds
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes
Used for making soaps
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Foundation, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
LOBELIA cardinalis
AESCULUS parviflora
Common Name
Cardinal Flower
bottlebrush buckeye, dwarf horse chestnut
In Hindi
Cardinal Flower
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In German
Cardinal Flower
Buckeye Putzer
In French
Cardinal Flower
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Spanish
Cardinal Flower
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Greek
Καρδινάλιος λουλούδι
bottlebrush Buckeye
In Portuguese
Cardinal Flower
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Polish
Cardinal Flower
Bottlebrush Buckeye
In Latin
Cardinalis Flower
bottlebrush Buckeye
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Sapindales
Family
Lobeliaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Cardinal Flower and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Season and care of Cardinal Flower and Bottlebrush Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Cardinal Flower and Bottlebrush Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardinal Flower season is Summer and Bottlebrush Buckeye season is Summer. The type of soil for Cardinal Flower is Loam and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardinal Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Bottlebrush Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cardinal Flower and Bottlebrush Buckeye Physical Information
Cardinal Flower and Bottlebrush Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Cardinal Flower height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Bottlebrush Buckeye height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Cardinal Flower and Bottlebrush Buckeye are as follows:
Cardinal Flower flower color: Red, Crimson and Dark Red
Cardinal Flower leaf color: Dark Green
Bottlebrush Buckeye flower color: White and Pink
- Bottlebrush Buckeye leaf color: Green
Care of Cardinal Flower and Bottlebrush Buckeye
Care of Cardinal Flower and Bottlebrush Buckeye include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardinal Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottlebrush Buckeye pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cardinal Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bottlebrush Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.