Cardinal flower is a tall plant that grows in wet or moist soil along springs and in meadows, marshes, and roadside areas. The plant is found chiefly in the eastern and central parts of the United States. It grows 2 to 5 feet (61 to 150 centimeters) high and bears cardinal-red flowers. The plant is a perennial—that is, it can live for two years or more. See also Lobelia .
