Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Anatolia, Asia, Europe, Iran, Maghreb, Morocco, Norway, The Hiamalayas
Types
Herbaceous perennial
Flowering Cherries, Sour Cherries, Sand Cherries, Sweet Cherries, Capulin Cherries
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Pastures, Prairies, Roadsides, Swamps, Woodlands
Forest edges, Wild, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
4, 5, 6, 7, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Orange
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Orange
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Oblong
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam
Loamy, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Heat And Humidity, Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Never Over-water, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Slightly Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Loamy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Bacterial Canker, Black Knot, Brown Rot, Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Arthritis, Gout, Kidney problems, Rheumatoid arthritis, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes
Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Not Available
Botanical Name
LOBELIA cardinalis
Prunus avium
Common Name
Cardinal Flower
Cherry Tree
In Hindi
Cardinal Flower
चेरी का पेड़
In German
Cardinal Flower
Kirschbaum
In French
Cardinal Flower
Cerisier
In Spanish
Cardinal Flower
Cerezo
In Greek
Καρδινάλιος λουλούδι
κερασιά
In Portuguese
Cardinal Flower
árvore de cereja
In Polish
Cardinal Flower
wiśniowe drzewo
In Latin
Cardinalis Flower
Cherry
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Lobeliaceae
Rosaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cardinal Flower and Cherry Tree
Season and care of Cardinal Flower and Cherry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Cardinal Flower and Cherry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardinal Flower season is Summer and Cherry Tree season is Summer. The type of soil for Cardinal Flower is Loam and for Cherry Tree is Loamy, Well drained while the PH of soil for Cardinal Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cherry Tree is Slightly Acidic.
Cardinal Flower and Cherry Tree Physical Information
Cardinal Flower and Cherry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Cardinal Flower height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Cherry Tree height is 17.50 cm and width 17.50 cm. The color specification of Cardinal Flower and Cherry Tree are as follows:
Cardinal Flower flower color: Red, Crimson and Dark Red
Cardinal Flower leaf color: Dark Green
Cherry Tree flower color: White
- Cherry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cardinal Flower and Cherry Tree
Care of Cardinal Flower and Cherry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardinal Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cherry Tree pruning is done Don't prune in the fall, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in late winter, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Cardinal Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cherry Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.