Cardinal Flower

Cardinal Flower

Perennial


  • American Beauties Native Plants®
  • Attracts Butterflies
  • Attracts Hummingbirds
  • Average Water
  • Deer Resistant
  • Full Sun
  • Late Summer
  • Moist
  • Native
  • Red
  • Supports Bees
  • Upright
  • Well-Drained
  • Wet Soil/Wetlands

Superior to other available dark-foliaged Lobelias, ‘Black Truffle’ holds its deep chocolate purple foliage color throughout the growing season while presenting bold red flower spikes through the summer. This hummingbird and butterfly magnet is deer resistant and perfect massed in any rain garden.

  • Category: Perennial
  • Breeder: American Beauties Native Plants
  • Hardiness Zone: 5-9
  • Height: 3-4 Feet
  • Spread: 2-3 Feet
  • Bloom Color: Red Shades