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Nicotiana tomentosa

Also Known As

  • Flowering Tobaco

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 6'-8'
  • W: 2'-4'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

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Nicotiana tomentosa plant details

Nicotiana tomentosa is a fast-growing broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nicotiana tomentosa

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 6 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
Uses: big leaves, easy-to-grow, rare, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nicotiana tomentosa

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Gardening facts about Nicotiana tomentosa plant

How to Grow Nicotiana tomentosa

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • semi-evergreen
  • Wildlife

    • beneficial insects
    • bees
    • butterflies
    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
  • Foliage Color

    • green
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