Devil’s tobacco (Lobelia tupa) is a perennial plant that can grow 1.5m – 3m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant is commonly known as devil’s tobacco.
This is a deciduous plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: devil’s tobacco
Scientific name: Lobelia tupa
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 1.5m – 3m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Deciduous
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: City & Courtyard Gardens, Coastal, Informal Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Wall-side Borders
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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| Spring | ||||
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How to plant Devil’s tobacco (Lobelia tupa) – Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Devil’s tobacco (Lobelia tupa) – Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
