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Devil's Tobacco

Lobelia Tupa

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Overview

Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia tupa) is a statuesque perennial, flourishing to heights of 5-6 feet. Its striking red-tinged foliage and distinctive tall spires of deep scarlet flowers add drama from summer to early fall. The plant prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to part shade. Hardy to USDA Zone 7, Lobelia tupa commands attention in borders and as a focal point. Toxic if ingested; handle with care.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 6–10Type PerennialClimate Arid, Subtropical, Temperate
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — is an intriguing and bold perennial that adds dramatic flair to landscape designs; include Lobelia tupa in your, image 69

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Campanulaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical, Temperate

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Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia tupa) is a statuesque perennial, flourishing to heights of 5-6 feet; toxic if ingested, image 64
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — it should be noted that all parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested; include Lobelia tupa in your garden for a touch
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — Hardy to USDA Zone 7, Lobelia tupa commands attention in borders and as a focal point; include Lobelia tupa in, image 45
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — making it a relatively low-maintenance choice for gardeners; from midsummer to early fall, the plant produces, image 56
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — Include Lobelia tupa in your garden for a touch of exotic allure and a conversation starter for your clients, image 39
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — making it a relatively low-maintenance choice for gardeners; from midsummer to early fall, the plant produces tall, erect
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — preferring full sun to partial shade; include Lobelia tupa in your garden for a touch of exotic allure and a conversation
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — scientifically known as Lobelia tupa; from midsummer to early fall, the plant produces tall, erect spires adorned, image 68
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — perennial for full or half; include Lobelia tupa in your garden for a touch of exotic allure and a conversation, image 63
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — it should be noted that all parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested; include Lobelia tupa in your garden, image 57
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — From midsummer to early fall, the plant produces tall, erect spires adorned with tubular, scarlet-red flowers, image 32
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — The plant prefers well-drained soil and thrives in full sun to part shade; from midsummer to early fall, the plant, image 44
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — is an intriguing and bold perennial that adds dramatic flair to landscape designs; include Lobelia tupa in your garden for a
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia tupa) is a statuesque perennial, flourishing to heights of 5-6 feet; toxic if ingested; handle with
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — with a smoky green hue that complements the vibrant blooms; toxic if ingested; handle with care, image 52
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — Include Lobelia tupa in your garden for a touch of exotic allure and a conversation starter for your clients
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — Each bloom is about 2 to 3 inches in length
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — this striking plant thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7-10
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — Devil's Tobacco prefers well-drained soil and can withstand drought-like conditions once established; toxic if, image 55
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — it should be noted that all parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested; include Lobelia tupa in your garden, image 78
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — Devil's Tobacco prefers well-drained soil and can withstand drought-like conditions once established; toxic if, image 76
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — where it can serve as an eye-catching focal point; from midsummer to early fall, the plant produces tall, erect, image 59
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — is an intriguing and bold perennial that adds dramatic flair to landscape designs
Devil's Tobacco (Lobelia Tupa) — Devil's Tobacco prefers well-drained soil and can withstand drought-like conditions once established
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