Cardinal flower can routinely handle the wide range of temperatures across USDA zones 3 to 9. It is known to survive down to -34°F, and some zone 2 gardeners have grown it successfully.

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Cardinal flower (Lobelia cardinalis)Cardinal flower is a mid-summer flowering perennial with brilliant red flowers. It grows naturally in wet areas, along streams and rivers and in sunny marshes.