Lobelia laxiflora (Mexican Cardinal Flower) - Image 8

Botanical names: Lobelia laxiflora, Lobelia mexicana

Common names: Mexican Cardinal Flower, Mexican Lobelia

Family: Campanulaceae

Origin: Central America, Mexico

USDA Plant Hardiness MapSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyRed, crimson, vinous flowersToxic or PoisonousPlant attracts butterflies, hummingbirds
Lobelia laxiflora (Mexican Cardinal Flower) with orange red tubular flower cluster on green plant
Lobelia laxiflora (Mexican Cardinal Flower) bearing numerous orange red tubular flowers along green slender stems.


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