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    Nicotiana sylvestris

    Also Known As

    • Nicotiana sylvestris 'Only the Lonely'
    • Only the Lonely Tobacco
    • Star Flower
    • Woodland Flowering Tobacco

    Plant type

    perennial, annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 48"-72"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Nicotiana sylvestris plant details

    Nicotiana sylvestris is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Nicotiana sylvestris

    Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
    Plant family: solanaceae
    Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 48 IN - 72 IN - tall
    Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: award-winning, big leaves, cottage garden, focal point, fragrant, self-sowing, woodland garden

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Nicotiana sylvestris

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    What this plant lacks in hardiness it makes up for in seasonal presence! 5′ stems emerge from clumps of sticky, huge leaves (to 3′) topped with multitudes of very slender white trumpets with a magical evening fragrance. A little deadheading will keep the flowers coming all summer and fall till hard frost. Morning sun is ideal…light shade will do; most soil, fertile, moderate water. Gaze upon these hypnotic, exotic flowers under the light of a full moon!

    By: Secret Garden Growers

    Annual fragrant white flowers; often reseeds

    By: Jockey Hill Nursery

    A large self seeding annual or short lived perennial. Huge (60cm) bright green leaves are produced in a rosette from the centre of which a tall leafy stem topped with bunches of long tubular white flowers. The entire plant is covered in small sticky hairs which trap insects. A bold and spectacular plant for a lightly shade position.

    By: Zephs

    Star Flower, they called it, for its cluster of tubular blooms are like a shower of brilliant white stars. The front page feature of Park Seed's 1904 Floral Guide, it still steals the scene today with its broad, light green leaves and fragrant flowers that stay open all day. Shelter from strong winds. Self sows.

    By: Select Seeds

    Woodland Flowering Tobacco is a essential self-sowing anual for partially shaded gardens. It reaches 4-6' with candelabras of dangling tubular white blossoms that emit a soft fragrance.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Fabulously fragrant, Roy Orbison approved ‘Only the Lonely’ grows to a monumental 4-6’ tall & up to 2’ wide! It’s the biggest Nicotiana you can grow! Ginormous, 5-6” long candelabra-like sprays of sweetly scented tubular white flowers explode in to bloom Summer through early Fall. Native to South America, they begin radiating their yummy scent at dusk & continue the through the night to attract moth pollinators. Easy cottagey focal point. Self-sows!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Nicotiana sylvestris plant

    How to Grow Nicotiana sylvestris

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - regular

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies
      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • fall
      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous
      • semi-evergreen

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