Black Truffle Cardinal Flower
Botanical Name: Lobelia 'Black Truffle'
Courtesy of Plants Nouveau
About Black Truffle Cardinal Flower
A stunning variety with dark chocolate-purple foliage that is topped with cardinal red blooms from mid-summer into fall. It is a bushy perennial suitable for average to moist soil and full sun. Enjoy it in mixed borders or near water features and creeks.
Plant Details
Common Name:
Black Truffle Cardinal Flower
Leaf Color:
Maroon
Leaf Fall Color
Maroon and Bronze
Bloom Time:
Jul-Sept
Sun Exposure:
Likes Sun to Part Sun
Growth Rate:
Medium
Mature Shape:
Upright
Mature Height:
36in to 48in
Mature Width:
24in to 36in
Attributes:
Tolerates Wet Soils
Attracts HummingBirds
Attracts Pollinators