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
Japan
Types
Herbaceous perennial
not available
Habitat
Lakes, Pastures, Prairies, Roadsides, Swamps, Woodlands
All sorts of environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
4-8
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
A3, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Crimson, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Red, Dark Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Average Water Needs
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Free of serious pests and diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Unknown
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Borders, Cottage Garden, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use
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
Not Available
Other Uses
Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
LOBELIA cardinalis
BERBERIS thunbergii f. atropurpurea 'Crimson Pygmy'
Common Name
Cardinal Flower
Japanese Burberry
In Hindi
Cardinal Flower
crimson pygmy
In German
Cardinal Flower
crimson pygmy
In French
Cardinal Flower
crimson pygmy
In Spanish
Cardinal Flower
crimson pygmy
In Greek
Καρδινάλιος λουλούδι
crimson pygmy
In Portuguese
Cardinal Flower
crimson pygmy
In Polish
Cardinal Flower
crimson pygmy
In Latin
Cardinalis Flower
crimson pygmy
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Ranunculales
Family
Lobeliaceae
Berberidaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Lobelioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Cardinal Flower and Crimson Pygmy
Season and care of Cardinal Flower and Crimson Pygmy is important to know. While considering everything about Cardinal Flower and Crimson Pygmy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardinal Flower season is Summer and Crimson Pygmy season is Summer. The type of soil for Cardinal Flower is Loam and for Crimson Pygmy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Cardinal Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crimson Pygmy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Cardinal Flower and Crimson Pygmy Physical Information
Cardinal Flower and Crimson Pygmy physical information is very important for comparison. Cardinal Flower height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Crimson Pygmy height is 45.70 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Cardinal Flower and Crimson Pygmy are as follows:
Cardinal Flower flower color: Red, Crimson and Dark Red
Cardinal Flower leaf color: Dark Green
Crimson Pygmy flower color: Yellow and Yellow green
- Crimson Pygmy leaf color: Crimson and Dark Red
Care of Cardinal Flower and Crimson Pygmy
Care of Cardinal Flower and Crimson Pygmy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardinal Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Crimson Pygmy pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Crimson Pygmy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.