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Lobelia

'Black Truffle'

CARDINAL FLOWER

Category: Herbaceous

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Exposure

Height

Soil Type

Moist Tolerant, Wet Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Juglone Tolerant, Northeastern U.S. Native, Pollinator Attracting, Raingarden Suitable

Lobelia ‘Black Truffle’

Clumps of dark, chocolate-purple foliage. 3 – 4 ‘ tall. Intense deep red flowers July – August. Full sun to light shade; organically rich, moist soil. Excellent cut flower. Attracts hummingbirds & butterflies. Native of moist areas of northeastern U.S. May naturalize where happy. Zone 3.

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