Lobelia tupa, Chilean Lobelia or Devil's Tobacco Size:1.16 qt or marzipan

or marzipan

if you have them in your neck of the woods

and compatible with a semi-tropical look

In late winter this small tree or multi-stemmed shrub will feature tiny

Mulch well in winter in the Northwest

Lobelia tupa, Chilean Lobelia or Devil's Tobacco Size:1.16 qt or marzipanAnother gift from Chile, this hardy lobelia has exotic, tropical looking vermillion flowers above soft grey green, broad, tobacco like leaves. Expect a long bloom time in midsummer on tall, upright stems, unlike many lobelias more commonly grown, Lobelia tupa will not be flimsy and flop over. Spreads to form a spectacular colonygive her space, folks. Drought tolerant, too! Performs best in a dry and full sun site. Water weekly (or twice a week if 85F