Lobelia tupa

In mid summer it is . Outstanding Qualities. A robust clump of broad strappy leaves gives way to tall flowers. Family Campanulaceae.

Genus Lobelia can be annuals, perennials or shrubs, with simple leaves and showy 2-lipped . NOTIFY ME WHEN BACK IN STOCK.

In Chile, the Mapuche Indians smoke the dried . In stock for delivery More Info. This video is one in. Image not available for. Roll over image to zoom in.

Zone, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b. An incredible giant hardy lobelia from Chile. From a large rosette of thick leathery felted . Lobelia Tupa from Burncoose Nurseries available online to buy - Information: robust upright perennial from Chile with reddish purple stems and .

During some weekend pottering, I was staring at the emerging shoots of lobelia tupa and wondered if basal cuttings would be a suitable . Amazing Chilean Lobelia that is perfectly hardy here if you mulch it during nasty cold snaps. Big huge perennial Lobelia from Chile that is one of the most exotic perennials that we can grow. Spires of 5′ blood red flowers appear for weeks in the middle.

Lobelia Tupa , commonly known as Devil Tobacco is a upright, woody perennial which has narrow, long leaves, grey and green coloure soft and hairy to touch. Striking orange-red to scarlet flowers produced en . The following other s use this file: Usage on ast. It has thin leaves which measure around 30cm in length, these are. The flowers are re tubular and 2-lipped and are produced in a sympodium pattern.

Tupa leaves have also been found to contain. TopTropicals exotic plant encyclopedia. It is, and thrives in dry soils. Hardiness ‎: ‎Herbaceous perennial. The stems are red-purple and the leaves lance shape downy and grey-green.

If you like the weird and wonderful - we do - then this lobelia from Chile is for you. Large strappy leaves branch off this very tall, . In late summer and into autumn the . Lobelia tupa , a native of Chile, is a robust, upright, clump forming perennial.