Lobelia cardinalis (Native)

Habitat: fresh tidal and nontidal marshes, wooded swamps, seeps; banks of ponds, rivers, streams

Wildlife Value: Its flowers are attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators.

Notes: Easily grown in rich, medium to wet soil in full sun to part shade. The soil should never be allowed to dry out, and It will tolerate brief flooding. Tends to move around in the garden. Biennial, must reseed

Poisonous to Humans:

Poison Severity: Medium

Poison Symptoms: TOXIC ONLY IF LARGE QUANTITIES EATEN. Nausea, depression, vomiting, diarrhea, salivation, exhaustion and weakness, dilation of pupils, convulsions, and coma, abdominal pain, heart rhythm disturbances.