{"product_id":"lobelie-cardinale","title":"Cardinal Flower","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCardinal Flower (\u003cem\u003eLobelia cardinalis\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrilliant Red Blooms for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 4–7)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Expert Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cardinal Flower (\u003cem\u003eLobelia cardinalis\u003c\/em\u003e) is a moderate-growing, cold-hardy perennial ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada (Zones 4–7). It typically grows 1–2 ft per year and reaches 2–4 ft at maturity. Best for r\u003cstrong\u003eain gardens, waterside planting, and pollinator habitats\u003c\/strong\u003e, it offers striking scarlet-red flower spikes and excellent adaptation to consistently moist soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose Cardinal Flower for Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold-hardy and perfect for moist sites, it brings unmatched late-summer colour while supporting pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Zone 4 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ornament \/ Pollinators \/ Moist areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flowers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNative \/ Non-native:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to Eastern North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt adapts well to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoamy or sandy soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlightly acidic, rich, constantly moist conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUrban and rural environments (with adequate moisture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWet soils and rain garden conditions (low drought tolerance)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMature Height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e2–4 ft (0.6–1.2 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMature Spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1 ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e1–2 ft per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHardiness Zone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003e4 (Ideal for Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSun Exposure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSoil Preference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMoist, rich, clay or adaptable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHigh (regular moisture required)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eDrought Tolerance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eLow\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eDeer Resistance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e3–5+ years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs Cardinal Flower Right for Your Yard?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose Cardinal Flower if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want vibrant summer colour within the first season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou have a small to medium yard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou live in Zone 4–7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want bright flowers + pollinator attraction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a plant for wet areas, pond edges, or rain gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot ideal if:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour soil is dry or sandy without irrigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou need a plant for deep shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou are planting in drought-prone locations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBest Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRain gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterside planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePollinator gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturalized landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront yard focal perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts upright form and vivid red flower spikes create strong vertical interest. It thrives in wet soils where many plants fail and attracts hummingbirds and pollinators, adding ecological value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes Cardinal Flower Special?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA standout native perennial known for its intense red blooms and wildlife value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh green basal foliage emerges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Brilliant scarlet flower spikes attract hummingbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFall:\u003c\/strong\u003e Extended bloom into early fall adds late-season colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dormant crown protected under mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWinter Survival in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Cardinal Flower is hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7 and tolerates typical Canadian winter conditions including snow and freezing temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFirst-year tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 2–3 inches of mulch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply before the first hard frost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtect from extreme exposure if planted in open areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting Guide for Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest planting time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring (April–June)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly fall (September–October)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1–2 ft from foundations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1–1.5 ft between plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering (first year):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater deeply 2–3 times per week during hot periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep soil consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjust based on rainfall and drainage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Answers (FAQ)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it cold hardy in Ontario and Eastern Canada?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is hardy to Zone 4 and performs well in Ontario and Eastern Canada Zones 4–7.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat growing conditions does this plant need (sun and soil)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFull sun to partial shade with rich, consistently moist soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Cardinal Flower good for pollinators and wildlife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It strongly attracts hummingbirds and pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre the roots invasive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Roots are non-invasive; plant about 1–2 ft from structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it messy?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo significant mess—minimal leaf drop and no problematic fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare With Similar Perennials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003ePlant\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eGrowth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eKey Feature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left; border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc; padding: 8px;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; 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border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eBlue late-summer flowers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px; border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;\"\u003eRain gardens, wet borders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/arbresenligne.com\/en\/products\/turtlehead\" title=\"Turtlehead (Chelone glabra)\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/turtlehead\" title=\"Turtlehead (Chelone glabra)\"\u003eTurtlehead\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate-season white flowers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px;\"\u003eWet gardens, woodland edges,\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping Across Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Provinces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNursery-grown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully packaged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipped to your door in Ontario and Eastern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHealthy root system guarantee (if applicable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Collections\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/native-perennials-of-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Perennials\"\u003ePerennials\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 3 Plants\" href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-3-plants-eastern-canada\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/zone-4-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Collection: Hardiness Zone 4 Plants\"\u003eHardiness Zone 4 Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/collections\/wetland-plants\" title=\"Collection: Wetland Plants\"\u003ePlants for Moist Soils\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Articles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/native-plants-landscaping-benefits\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Why Choose Native Plants in Your Landscape Design\"\u003eWhy Choose Native Plants in Your Landscape Design\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/blogs\/news\/spring-flooding-plants-eastern-canada\" title=\"Nursery Blog: Spring Flooding in Eastern Canada : Plants That Help Protect Properties\"\u003eSpring Flooding in Eastern Canada : Plants That Help Protect Properties\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest Plants for Rain Gardens in Ontario\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Native Plants for Pollinators in Eastern Canada\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Arbresenligne.com","offers":[{"title":"Large (310 ml)","offer_id":49744449503551,"sku":null,"price":6.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/8241\/1327\/files\/Lobelie-cardinale-illustration.jpg?v=1770139258","url":"https:\/\/treesonline.ca\/products\/cardinal-flower","provider":"Arbresenligne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}