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Nicotiana, Woodland Tobacco, Flowering Tobacco, South American Tobacco 'Only the Lonely'

Nicotianasylvestris

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Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Nicotiana (nih-ko-she-AH-na)
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Species
sylvestris (sil-VESS-triss)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 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
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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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
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