(Nicotiana alata) Velvety green tobacco leaves give rise to flower spikes of nodding chartreuse trumpet flowers that glow in any light. Add to that the absolutely intoxicating fragrance released into the evening air at dusk and continuing into the morning hours...*sigh* Each plant continually branches reaching a height of 3-4’ and produces masses of flowers. We suggest you plant a hedge…you will not be disappointed! A versatile cut flowers for arrangements.
75 days. UO

Packet: 150 seeds

[split]

Growing Info

SOWING:

Sow indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost.

Transplant out after last frost.

Note: Very hardy and long blooming until first frost! Will self-sow but has not been aggressive in our experience.

PLANTING DEPTH:

Cover lightly as light aids in germination.

SPACING:

12"

EMERGENCE:

7-14 days @ soil temp 70-85F.

LIGHT:

Full sun to part shade

FERTILITY:

Average. Prefers well-drained, and evenly moist soil.

ADDITIONAL NOTES:

Loved by pollinators!

Deer and Rabbit resistant.

These stems (sticky!) prefer to be cut while the day is cool and when around half the flowers are open. Expect a vase life of 5-7 days.

Nicotiana, 'Lime Green'