Tobacco Plant. A pretty bi-annual with large basal leaves and nodding, sweet-scented, long tubed white flowers in summer. Max Height 1.5m. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers June to August. Full sun/partial shade. Not hardy. Harmful if eaten.
Nicotiana sylvestris
A pretty bi-annual with large basal leaves and nodding, sweet-scented, long tubed white flowers in summer.
Additional information
| Generic | Nicotiana |
|---|---|
| Species | sylvestris |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Tobacco Plant |
| Flower Colour | white |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun/partial shade |
| Foliage | Annual |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Spread | 60cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Fragrance | TRUE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Not hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Border |
| Toxicity | Harmful if eaten |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation |
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