Lobelia cardinalis 'Black Truffle'

Black Truffle Cardinal Flower, Black-leaved Cardinal Flower

Main interest:

dark chocolate foliage, showy red flowers, attracts hummingbirds and butterflies

Exposure:

full sun to partial shade

Soil humidity:

moist to wet soil

Growth type:

clumping

Flower colour:

red

Fragrance:

Non-fragrant

Flowering period:

July to September

Foliage:

dark purple, almost black

USDA Hardiness:

zone 5a: -29 °C (-20 °F) View Zone Map

Mature height & width (max.):

height: 4 ft (1.2 m) width: 2 ft (0.6 m)

Use:

borders, rain garden, mass planting, foundation

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$12.99