Nicotiana 'Priscilla'

Also Known As

Flowering Tobacco

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 4'-5'
W: 1'-2'

planting zones

9a-11

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Nicotiana 'Priscilla' plant details

Nicotiana 'Priscilla' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nicotiana 'Priscilla'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 4 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: easy-to-grow, evening garden, fragrant, heirloom, long-blooming

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nicotiana 'Priscilla'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

4-5’ stems emerge from clumps of sticky, big leaves topped with greenish buds opening to night fragrant starry white flowers with faces 3” across! 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! This heirloom is from an old garden in California. Reseeds. USDA Z9 (Annual all zones)