Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Mediterranean, Turkey
Types
Herbaceous perennial
Not Available
Habitat
Lakes, Pastures, Prairies, Roadsides, Swamps, Woodlands
meadows, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
White, Blue, Pink, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Long Linear
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
From bulbs, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Do not water frequently, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water
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 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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Bees, Flying insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Headache, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Flowers
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Alpine, Container, Foundation, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
LOBELIA cardinalis
CHIONODOXA
Common Name
Cardinal Flower
Chionodoxa, Glory-of-the-Snow
In Hindi
Cardinal Flower
Chionodoxa
In German
Cardinal Flower
Chionodoxa
In French
Cardinal Flower
Chionodoxa
In Spanish
Cardinal Flower
Chionodoxa
In Greek
Καρδινάλιος λουλούδι
Chionodoxa
In Portuguese
Cardinal Flower
Chionodoxa
In Polish
Cardinal Flower
Chionodoxa
In Latin
Cardinalis Flower
Chionodoxa
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Platyhelminthes
Class
Magnoliopsida
Cestoda
Family
Lobeliaceae
Liliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Cardinal Flower and Chionodoxa
Season and care of Cardinal Flower and Chionodoxa is important to know. While considering everything about Cardinal Flower and Chionodoxa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardinal Flower season is Summer and Chionodoxa season is Summer. The type of soil for Cardinal Flower is Loam and for Chionodoxa is Loam while the PH of soil for Cardinal Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Chionodoxa is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cardinal Flower and Chionodoxa Physical Information
Cardinal Flower and Chionodoxa physical information is very important for comparison. Cardinal Flower height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Chionodoxa height is 10.20 cm and width 5.10 cm. The color specification of Cardinal Flower and Chionodoxa are as follows:
Cardinal Flower flower color: Red, Crimson and Dark Red
Cardinal Flower leaf color: Dark Green
Chionodoxa flower color: White, Blue, Pink and Violet
- Chionodoxa leaf color: Green
Care of Cardinal Flower and Chionodoxa
Care of Cardinal Flower and Chionodoxa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardinal Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chionodoxa 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 Chionodoxa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.