Tobacco Plant
Nicotiana sylvestris
Common Name: Tobacco Plant
Genus: Nicotiana
Species: sylvestris
Jean Nicot is thought to have first introduced tobacco into Portugal and France.
Category: Annuals & Biennials
Growth Rate: Average
Features: Has interesting foliage, Has fragrant flowers/foliage
Hardiness: Tender | Height: 1.50 m (150 cm) |
Sun/Shade: Full sun or Partial shade | Spread: 0.50 m (50 cm) |
Foliage Type: Deciduous | Flower Colour: White |
Foliage Colour: Green | Flowering Period: August & September |
Soil Type: Normal/Loam
Soil Moisture: Moist, but well drained
This species of Tobacco Plant is a perennial, but in the U.K. it is usually grown as an annual bedding plant because it is not frost hardy. From late summer and into autumn, long, tube-shaped, strongly fragrant, white flowers are produced. Nicotiana sylvestris has bright green, very large leaves.
This plant may require staking.
This plant may require staking.
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