Data provided by the participants of the Consortium of California Herbaria

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Cardinal Flower (Lobelia cardinalis var. pseudosplendens) is a native perennial herb that grows in southern and central California. It tends to grow in stream bottoms, at elevations from 1500-5200 feet.

Plant type

Perennial herb

Size

7 ft Tall

Sun

Full Sun

Site type

Stream bottoms

Plant communities

Chaparral, Coastal Sage Scrub, Wetland-Riparian

Hummingbirds
Caterpillars
Butterflies

Butterflies and moths supported

0 confirmed and 1 likely

Confirmed Likely

Spotted Cut-Worm

Xestia c-nigrum