Lobelia cardinalis 'Black Truffle' (Cardinal flower 'Black Truffle')

Cultivation

Plant in deep, fertile, reliably moist soil such as a bog garden in full sun or partial shade. Protect with a dry winter mulch. This plant can be short-lived.

Suggested uses

Containers/Patio, Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, City, Bog garden

UK hardiness

H3

USDA zones

Zone 9, Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 1, 2, 3

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = High
Central Valley = High
South Coastal = High
South Inland = High
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect, Clump-forming

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

Yes

Toxicity

Not toxic