An unusual interesting perennial with whorls of soft sage green leaves that bear spikes of tubular reddish-orange flowers during the summer. Prefers a sunny sheltered site. A plant for the connoisseur giving a touch of the exotic to the sunny border. Prefers a well drained sunny sheltered site. Height 60cm (2')
Common NameDevil's Tobacco
Approx Height (10 yrs.)90-120 cm (36-48")
Soil TypeAll
Soil pHAcid, Neutral, Alkaline
AspectSun
HardinessHardy may need protection
Flowering TimeSummer to Autumn
Flower ColourRed
Plant TypeHerbaceous