Lobelia tupa | Devil’s Tobacco
DESCRIPTION
Lobelia tupa, or Devil's Tobacco, is a striking perennial native to Chile, known for its tall, spiky flower spikes that can reach up to 2 feet, adorned with vibrant red-orange tubular flowers that add bold color to the garden. Its lance-shaped, gray-green foliage adds a soft texture, while the blooms from late summer to fall provide nectar for hummingbirds and butterflies. This low-maintenance plant requires occasional pruning of dead flower spikes and is a valuable addition to gardens, particularly for those looking to attract pollinators and add late-season interest.
DESCRIPTION
Lobelia tupa, or Devil's Tobacco, is a striking perennial native to Chile, known for its tall, spiky flower spikes that can reach up to 2 feet, adorned with vibrant red-orange tubular flowers that add bold color to the garden. Its lance-shaped, gray-green foliage adds a soft texture, while the blooms from late summer to fall provide nectar for hummingbirds and butterflies. This low-maintenance plant requires occasional pruning of dead flower spikes and is a valuable addition to gardens, particularly for those looking to attract pollinators and add late-season interest.
DESCRIPTION
Lobelia tupa, or Devil's Tobacco, is a striking perennial native to Chile, known for its tall, spiky flower spikes that can reach up to 2 feet, adorned with vibrant red-orange tubular flowers that add bold color to the garden. Its lance-shaped, gray-green foliage adds a soft texture, while the blooms from late summer to fall provide nectar for hummingbirds and butterflies. This low-maintenance plant requires occasional pruning of dead flower spikes and is a valuable addition to gardens, particularly for those looking to attract pollinators and add late-season interest.
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Family: Campanulaceae
Height: 4-6 feet
Width: 2-3 feet
Foliage Color: Gray-green
Flower Color: Red-orange
Bloom Time: Late summer to fall
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water Requirements: Medium to high
Maintenance: Low; prune dead flower spikes to encourage new growth
Growing Zone: 7-10
Wildlife Attractors: Attracts hummingbirds and butterflies; deer resistantThis plant can be seen in the perennial border at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.
