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Cardinal Flower ‘Great Blue’

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Cardinal Flower ‘Great Blue’ is a full-sun to shade, deer-resistant, native perennial hardy to zone 4; we sell it in 1-gallon pots for $14.99 at both stores.

Height & spread24–36 in tall
SunFull sun, Part sun, Part shade, Shade
Soil moistureWet
HardinessUSDA zones 4–9
Bloom seasonSummer
Flower colorBlue
AttractsPollinators, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Toxic to petsYes — keep away from pets
Pot sizePrice
1GAL$14.99

Call South Portland or Westbrook to check availability.

Availability may change and prices are subject to change.

About this plant

Larger dark blue flowers NATIVE

Good for

Questions about Great Blue cardinal flower

Is Great Blue cardinal flower deer resistant?

Yes. Great Blue cardinal flower is rarely bothered by deer, which makes it a good choice for Maine gardens with deer pressure.

How much sun does Great Blue cardinal flower need?

Great Blue cardinal flower grows best in full sun to shade.

Is Great Blue cardinal flower hardy in Maine?

Yes. It’s hardy to USDA zone 4, and Greater Portland is zone 5b–6a, so it comes back reliably each year.

How tall does Great Blue cardinal flower get?

Great Blue cardinal flower grows 24–36 in tall.

Is Great Blue cardinal flower safe for pets?

No. It’s listed as toxic to pets, so plant it where cats and dogs can’t nibble it.