Nicotiana Species, Flowering Tobacco, Ornamental Tobacco, Sticky Tobacco

Nicotianapaniculata

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Nicotiana (nih-ko-she-AH-na)
Species
paniculata (pan-ick-yoo-LAY-tuh)
Synonym
Nicotiana pallida
Nicotiana viridiflora
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Washington, Missouri

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Washington, MO | June 2012 | positive

Planted "Only The Lonely" nicotiana seeds...very tiny so just spread them lightly on the soil. This was three years ago and each year th...Read More

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