Latin Name: Lobelia cardinalis 'Black Truffle'
Height: 24 - 48 inches
Spread: 12 - 24 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun; Part Sun; Part Shade
Bloom Time: July to September
Hardiness Zone: 5-8
Description:Cardinal Flower Black Truffle is an excellent, nativar option for sunny and moist sites. Its brilliant flower spikes are fire red, opening from the bottom upwards. These create a lovely contrast to the deep purple-black foliage. Its clump forming habit makes it great in both beds and masses, and the flowers can also be cut and enjoyed in arrangements.
Attracts: Bees; Butterflies; Hummingbirds; Birds