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BLACK TRUFFLE CARDINAL FLOWER
Lobelia cardinalis
'Black Truffle'
PP25687 Plant propagation prohibited
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Hardiness Zone: 3-8 · Mature Height: 3-4 Feet · Mature Spread: 2-3 Feet
Buy Black Truffle Cardinal Flower online. Wonderful in the perennial border and perfect for rain gardens, this cardinal flower is sure to stand out with its dramatic, dark chocolatey-purple foliage and bold red flowers. Superior to other dark-foliaged Lobelia on the market, this perennial holds this deep color throughout the growing season. A magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies all summer, and deer tend to leave it alone.
Family: Campanulaceae · Common Name: Cardinal Flower
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- A pre-applied, pre-measured amount of time release fertilizer that keeps your plant well nourished for up to one year.
- Pre-hydrated Hydro-Gels are included in the top of each container to use when planting as they help retain soil moisture, and plants will establish more quickly with less transplant shock. Plants will also survive drought-like conditions and accidental missed waterings better.
- Planting and Care Instruction brochure.
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BLACK TRUFFLE CARDINAL FLOWER Plant Characteristics
Cultural Information*
| • | Leaf Scorch - Moderate Resistance |
| • | Leaf Spot - High Resistance |
| • | Powdery Mildew - High Resistance |
| • | Root Rot - Moderate Resistance |
Flower Color*
| • | Red |
Growth Rate*
| • | Fast |
Leaf Type*
| • | Deciduous/Herbaceous |
Plant Type*
| • | Perennial |
Preferred Soil Conditions*
| • | Adapts Well to Wet Areas |
| • | Average |
| • | Moist |
| • | Prefers Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Tolerates Low pH (Acidic Soils) |
| • | Well-Drained |
Propagation Methods*
| • | Seed |
Season of Interest*
| • | Fall |
| • | Late Spring/Early Summer |
| • | Late Summer/Early Autumn |
| • | Spring |
| • | Summer |
| • | Summer Flowering |
Uses*
| • | Accent Plant |
| • | Border Plant |
| • | Cut Flowers |
| • | Mass Planting |
| • | Near Water Gardens or Ponds |
| • | Rock Gardens |
| • | Under Power Lines |
| • | Understory Planting |
| • | Wildlife Habitat |
| • | Flowering |
Exposure (Short)
| • | Full Sun |
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BLACK TRUFFLE CARDINAL FLOWER Homeowner Growing & Maintenance Tips
Lobelia is easy to grow and adapts well to most soil conditions. Fertilize once a year with a slow release fertilizer.
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