Origin
Eastern Africa, Northern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Akia Beruin Red, Ofada Rice, Topaz
Herbaceous perennial
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Muddy habitat
Lakes, Pastures, Prairies, Roadsides, Swamps, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
3-9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Purple, Dark Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep plant submerged in water
Medium
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Winter
Consistently
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
No need to prune
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, Phosphorous, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, Birds, fungus, Nematodes, Rats, Snails, Viruses
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, High blood pressure, Skin Disorders, Swelling
Headache, Rheumatism, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Starch, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Dried Flower/Everlasting, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Bog Garden, Mixed Border, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ORYZA
LOBELIA cardinalis
Common Name
Rice
Cardinal Flower
In Hindi
चावल
Cardinal Flower
In German
Reis
Cardinal Flower
In French
riz
Cardinal Flower
In Spanish
arroz
Cardinal Flower
In Greek
ρύζι
Καρδινάλιος λουλούδι
In Portuguese
arroz
Cardinal Flower
In Polish
ryż
Cardinal Flower
In Latin
rice
Cardinalis Flower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Asterales
Family
Poaceae
Lobeliaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Rice Plant and Cardinal Flower
Season and care of Rice Plant and Cardinal Flower is important to know. While considering everything about Rice Plant and Cardinal Flower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Rice Plant season is Summer and Fall and Cardinal Flower season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Rice Plant is Clay, Loam and for Cardinal Flower is Loam while the PH of soil for Rice Plant is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cardinal Flower is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Rice Plant and Cardinal Flower Physical Information
Rice Plant and Cardinal Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Rice Plant height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Cardinal Flower height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Rice Plant and Cardinal Flower are as follows:
Rice Plant flower color: White
Rice Plant leaf color: Green
Cardinal Flower flower color: Red, Crimson and Dark Red
- Cardinal Flower leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Rice Plant and Cardinal Flower
Care of Rice Plant and Cardinal Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Rice Plant pruning is done No need to prune and Cardinal Flower pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Rice Plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Consistently. Whereas, in summer Cardinal Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.