Perennials
Lobelia 'Queen Victoria'
Queen Victoria cardinal flower
Scarlet flowers rise above bronze-red foliage, bringing bold late-season color to moist beds. Leave sound stems for winter interest and wildlife if desired. Remove dead stems before fresh spring growth, avoiding new shoots and retaining healthy basal foliage.
At a glance
- Sun
- Full sun to part shade
- Mature size
- About 30 in. tall × 12–18 in. wide
- Water
- Consistently moist
- Hardiness
- USDA zones 5–9
- Bloom
- Scarlet; summer–early fall.
Sizes & prices
- #1$17.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Resistance & tolerances
- Deer
- Resistant, not browse-proof.
- Drought
- Avoid drying out.
- Wet soil
- Tolerates boggy soil.
Resistance is not a guarantee; deer and rabbits may browse any plant.
Pollinators & wildlife
- Attracts
- Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Keep in mind: Harmful if eaten.
Seasonal interest
- Lifespan
- Often short-lived.
Growing & care
- Winter
- Published hardiness varies (zones 5–9 to 7–9); protect the crown in winter.
Sources & photo credits
Photo: Wouter Hagens · Public domain
Image notes: Queen Victoria cardinal flower, identified by the photographer; uncropped. A spider partly obscures the foreground bloom.
Reviewed September 19, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.