Native Plants

Cardinal-Flower

Lobelia cardinalis
Location

Native to

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Type
Annuals/Per.
Attributes
Butterflies, Caterpillars, Nectar

Cardinal-Flower is a short-lived perennial that grows up to 6 feet tall, and is capable of thriving in standing water or average soil. From mid-summer to fall it produces showy red flowers at the end of terminal spikes that are especially attractive to hummingbirds. This plant can grow in full sun to shade, but its soil must always be kept moist or wet.

May Attract

Cardinal-Flower is thought to attract these families of birds
Family
Cardinals, Grosbeaks and Buntings
Family
Chickadees and Titmice
Family
Crows, Magpies, Jays
Family
Hummingbirds
Family
Mockingbirds and Thrashers
Family
Nuthatches
Family
Blackbirds and Orioles
Family
New World Sparrows
Family
Thrushes
Family
Vireos
Family
Waxwings
Family
Wood Warblers
Family
Woodpeckers
Family
Wrens

Audubon Centers, State Offices & Chapters

These Audubon locations near you offer native plant services

In some parts of the country you may not have a "local" Audubon that is able to provide help with native plants for birds, but we will still show you the closest Audubon that can help.

Audubon North Carolina

PO Box 584, Garner, NC 27529

ben.graham@audubon.org

Services

  • Education programs & presentations

Local & Regional Resources

Local and regional native plant societies, databases, and other resources may have expertise on exactly what plants are best for your particular area and climate.

Union County Extension Master Gardener Teaching Garden

3230 Presson Road, Monroe, NC 28112

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Local Nurseries

Find local nurseries and garden centers near you. It's a good idea to call ahead to verify native plant availability and learn what services they offer.

Dearness Gardens

13501 S Old Statesville Road, Huntersville, NC 28078

(704) 875-8234

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Campbell's Greenhouses & Nursery

209 McDonald Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28203

(704) 331-9659

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Pike Nurseries

12630 North Community House Road, Charlotte, NC 28277

(704) 341-7453

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Panoramic Farm (Wholesale Only)

3110 Tarlton Mill Road, Marshville, NC 28103

(704) 233-4600

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Taylor Family Greenhouse

2405 Corinth Church Road, Monroe, NC 28112

(704) 292-5761

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Carolina Heritage Nursery

6607 Sadler Road, Waxhaw, NC 28173

(704) 877-6934

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Campbell Family Nursery

3613 Harmony Highway, Harmony, NC 28634

(704) 775-2425

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Online Nurseries

Shop trusted online vendors for your home or wholesale project. Many offer shipping across regions, so check availability and delivery timelines before ordering.

Country Farm and Home

101 S Small St, Pittsboro, NC 27312

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Deep Roots Native

3666 Guess Rd , Durham , NC 27705

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Carolina Habitats

1111 Dawson Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27516

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Field to Cottage Nursery

12405 Norwood Rd, Raleigh, NC 27613

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Rachel's Native Plants

141 Lorax Ln., Pittsboro, NC 27312

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Growing Wild Nursery

1455 Arthur Teague Road, Siler City, NC 27344

(919) 200-2677

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Flowering Earth Natives

501 Foster Street, Durham, NC 27702

(919) 667-3099

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Your local Audubon offering native plant services is Mecklenburg Audubon Society.
P.O. Box 221093, Charlotte, NC 28222
| meckaudubon@gmail.com
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