Nicotiana tomentosa 'Aztec'

Also Known As

Aztec Nicotiana

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 5'
W: 30"-36"

planting zones

1-12

Nicotiana tomentosa 'Aztec' plant details

Nicotiana tomentosa 'Aztec' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer chartreuse flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nicotiana tomentosa 'Aztec'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 30 IN - 36 IN - wide, 5 FT tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, container plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, easy-to-grow, floriferous, fragrant, long-blooming, rare, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nicotiana tomentosa 'Aztec'

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Bursting with chubby lime green bells at the tops of the stout branches, this tall tobacco combines well with amaranths and grasses in the midsummer to fall garden. A variety of tobacco that originated in the Andes and Mexico, it is a fascinating and rare flower.