$9.99
Wonderful in the perennial border and perfect for rain gardens, this cardinal flower is sure to stand out with its dramatic, dark chocolatey-purple foliage and bold red flowers. Superior to other dark-foliaged Lobelias on the market, ‘Black Truffle’ holds this deep color throughout the growing season. A magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies all summer, but deer tend to leave it alone.
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Easily grown in rich, humusy, medium to wet soils in full sun to part shade. Needs constant moisture. Will tolerate full sun in cool, northern climates, but otherwise appreciates part shade. Divide clumps in spring as needed. May self-seed in optimum growing conditions.
| Common Name | 'Black Truffle', Cardinal Flower |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Lobelia cardinalis 'Black Truffle' |
| Container/Amount | 1 gallon |
| Evergreen or Deciduous | Deciduous |
| Hardiness Zone | 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b |
| Growth Rate | Average |
| Light Requirements | Part-sun, Sun |
| Height | 4 ft. |
| Width | 3 ft. |
| Soil Condition | Wet Soils |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Blooming Period | late summer |
| Flower Color | red |
| Fragrance | No |
| Foliage Color | purple |
| Deer Resistant | Yes |
