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
Mexico, Central America
Types
Herbaceous perennial
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Lakes, Pastures, Prairies, Roadsides, Swamps, Woodlands
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
-
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
-
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
LOBELIA cardinalis
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Cardinal Flower
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Cardinal Flower
Hydrangea
In German
Cardinal Flower
Hortensie
In French
Cardinal Flower
Hortensia
In Spanish
Cardinal Flower
Hortensia
In Greek
Καρδινάλιος λουλούδι
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Cardinal Flower
Hortênsia
In Polish
Cardinal Flower
Hortensja
In Latin
Cardinalis Flower
Hibiscus
Family
Lobeliaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Cardinal Flower and Chaco
Season and care of Cardinal Flower and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Cardinal Flower and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardinal Flower season is Summer and Chaco season is Summer. The type of soil for Cardinal Flower is Loam and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardinal Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cardinal Flower and Chaco Physical Information
Cardinal Flower and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Cardinal Flower height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Cardinal Flower and Chaco are as follows:
Cardinal Flower flower color: Red, Crimson and Dark Red
Cardinal Flower leaf color: Dark Green
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Cardinal Flower and Chaco
Care of Cardinal Flower and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardinal Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Cardinal Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.