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Lobelia cardinalis ‘Black Truffle’
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Lobelia cardinalis ‘Black Truffle’


Cardinal Flower

 USDA Zone: 5-9

Plant number: 1.328.010


Garden Candy™ Series. An outstanding and easy-to-grow selection of the eastern native Cardinal Flower. Dramatic, dark chocolate-purple foliage holds its deep colour throughout the season. Taller stems appear in mid to late summer, holding spikes of bold, red trumpets that are a magnet for hummingbirds. Long-lived and happy in average to moist soil. Introduced by Peter Heus and brought to market by Angela Treadwell-Palmer of Plants Nouveau. USPPP: unlicensed propagation prohibited. CAUTION: Harmful if eaten.

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Lobelia cardinalis ‘Black Truffle’


Optimal Growing
Conditions		 Appearance and
Characteristics
Sun Exposure
  Full Sun or
  Partial Shade
Soil Type
  Clay
Soil pH
  Neutral or
  Alkaline or
  Acid
Soil Moisture
  Average or
  Moist or
  Wet
Care Level
  Moderate 		Flower Colour
  Red
Blooming Time
  Mid Summer
  Late Summer
  Early Fall
Foliage Color
  Purple Black
Plant Uses & Characteristics
  Accent: Good Texture/Form
  Attracts Butterflies
  Attracts Hummingbirds
  Border
  Containers
  Cut Flower
  Massed
  Poisonous/Toxic
  Specimen
  Waterside
  Wild Flower
  Woodland
Height
   90-120 cm
   35-47 inches
Spread
   60-90 cm
   23-35 inches
Foot Traffic
   None
Growth Rate
   Medium
Disclaimer: This information is presented for reference only. This plant is not currently part of our Heritage Perennials lineup.