Cardinal flowers are an excellent perennial plant for your garden.
What are cardinal flowers
Cardinal flowers feature bright red and crimson flowers.
For growth, the plant prefers fertile and well-moistened soils in North, South and Central America.
For example, this flower often grows on the banks of rivers, lakes, and swamps.
Bright flowers will make your garden more vibrant and colorful.
In addition, the aroma and brightness of the plant attract beneficial pollinating insects - butterflies, bees, bumblebees, and hummingbirds.
How to grow cardinal flowers
Choose a semi-shaded place in the garden to grow cardinal flowers.
The plant needs at least a little sunlight for normal growth and development.
With a lack of light, flowering may not be as abundant.
Also, choose moist and nutritious growing soil.
Lack of moisture can also harm the flowering of the plant.
Cardinal flowers do not need fertilizer. However, you can use compost to make the soil more fertile.
Previously, we told you which herbs in the garden attract beneficial insects - pollinators.
