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Lobelia cardinalis 'Black Truffle' PP25687

Cardinal Flower

'Black Truffle' Cardinal flower has leaves which are purple to black, especially in spring and early summer.  Lobelia cardinalis 'Black Truffle' produces 4' spikes of vivid red flowers from July to September, attracting hummingbirds, butterflies and other pollinators like mad.  This very showy native is an introduction by Peter Heus of West Virginia, and is being marketed by Plants Nouveau and North Creek's American Beauties Program.

Height 40 Inches

Spread 30 Inches

Bloom Color Red

USDA Hardiness Zone 5

Companion Plants to Lobelia cardinalis 'Black Truffle'

Asclepias incarnata 'Ice Ballet'
Swamp Milkweed

Chelone glabra
Turtlehead

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