cardinal flower

 

regionally-sourced plant specimens that are sustainably harvested of the highest quality to be well-adapted to the requirements of each project

 

all plantsshady perennials + creekside

\\ cardinal flower (LOCA2)

\\ cardinal flower (LOCA2)

plant details

cardinal flower

identification

latin name: Ehretia anacua

usda code: EHAN

alternative name(s): Sugarberry Anacua, Anaqua, Anacahuita, Knockaway, Knackaway, Sandpaper tree, Manzanita, Manzanillo, Tlalahuacat

classification

ecotopes class: shady perennials + creek

ecological condition(s): sunny edge – shady woodlandcreekside

size range: medium – 3+ ft

habit: herbaceous

leaf retention: deciduous

light requirement: part-sun – part-shade – full shade

color signature: clusters of red flowers on a central spike

native range