Indian Tobacco
Lobelia inflata
Family: Campanulaceae
Indian Tobacco grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate.
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How to Grow Indian Tobacco
Indian Tobacco growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Moist, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.0-7.0, and Moderate water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 3-9. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Indian Tobacco as 10-30 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 60-120 days.
Plant Overview
Indian Tobacco (Lobelia inflata) is listed in the Campanulaceae family and categorized as a annual herb with an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Easy.
- Plant ID
- PLT-3425
- Family
- Campanulaceae
- Plant type
- Annual herb
- Life cycle
- Annual
- Difficulty
- Easy
Growing Conditions
Indian Tobacco is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate. The database soil reference is Moist, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.0-7.0, and the listed hardiness range is 3-9.
- Hardiness zones
- 3-9
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Moist, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.0-7.0
- Water needs
- Moderate
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 10-30 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 60-120 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 10-30 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 60-120 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.