Lobelia speciosa (Cardinal Flower)

Lobelia speciosa, commonly known as Cardinal Flower, is a herbaceous perennial native to North America. It features vibrant spikes of deep red, tubular flowers that attract hummingbirds and butterflies. This showy plant blooms from mid-summer to early fall and is well-suited for moist areas or near water features. It can reach a height of 2 to 4 feet and has a spread of about 1 to 2 feet.