{"product_id":"lobelia-cardinalis-black-truffle","title":"Lobelia cardinalis 'Black Truffle'","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLobelia cardinalis 'Black Truffle'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a striking native perennial with nearly black foliage that matures to deep burgundy and tall spikes of vivid red tubular flowers in summer. Its dramatic color contrast makes a strong statement in moist garden settings while providing exceptional wildlife value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeight \u0026amp; Spread:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 - 4 ft x 2 - 3 ft\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mid to late summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil Preference:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moist to wet rich soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWatering Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate to high; prefers consistently moist soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeer Resistance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deer resistant\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNative Status\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cultivated selection of Lobelia cardinalis is derived from a perennial native to much of the eastern and central United States. 'Black Truffle' retains the ecological value of the native species while offering unusually dark foliage as an ornamental feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWILDLIFE \u0026amp; INSECTS\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly attractive to hummingbirds which are drawn to the vivid red tubular flowers and rely on them as a valuable late summer nectar source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eButterflies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracts Swallowtails and other butterflies which visit the flowers for nectar throughout the summer bloom period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides nectar for bumblebees and other native bees which visit the flowers alongside hummingbirds and butterflies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpacing \u0026amp; Landscape Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing Recommendations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace 24 - 36 in apart to give the tall upright stems room to develop while allowing the dark foliage to form a substantial clump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLandscape Placement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for rain gardens, pond edges, moist borders, and woodland gardens where its dark foliage and vivid red flowers create a dramatic focal point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCompanion Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAsclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds bright orange flowers and strong butterfly appeal that contrasts beautifully with Black Truffle's dark foliage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMonarda didyma (Bee Balm)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Brings vivid summer flowers and additional hummingbird activity to moist perennial plantings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarex stricta (Tussock Sedge)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides fine textured green foliage that complements the bold upright form and thrives in consistently moist conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Adds complementary summer color and a long season of pollinator activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanicum virgatum (Switchgrass)\u003c\/strong\u003e - Provides upright grass texture and a strong structural backdrop for the dark foliage and red flower spikes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Cicconi Farms","offers":[{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":48035979198625,"sku":"LOBELIA CARDINALIS BLACK TRUFFLE","price":11.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0359\/3329\/0634\/products\/ImageComingSoon.jpg?v=1589304044","url":"https:\/\/cicconi-farms.myshopify.com\/products\/lobelia-cardinalis-black-truffle","provider":"Cicconi Farms","version":"1.0","type":"link"}