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Nicotiana suaveolens

 
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Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Nicotiana (nih-ko-she-AH-na) (Info)
Species: suaveolens (swah-vee-OH-lens) (Info)

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4 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Annuals
Perennials
Shrubs

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
White/Near White

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Shiny/Glossy-Textured

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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No positives
2 neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Neutral tar_beach On Aug 1, 2004, tar_beach from New York, NY wrote:

Good flowering tobacco for pots & windowboxes. Foliage and stems have rank odor when cut or bruised, but flws have nice citrus-y evening fragrance. Sometimes hosts damaging caterpillars (same kinds that eat petunias). Self sows easily.

Neutral eje On Jul 24, 2002, eje from San Francisco, CA (Zone 10a) wrote:

A little leggy and bushy. Scent can be a little overpowering. My wife calls it "old lady perfume".

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

New York, New York



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