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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
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
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How to Grow Nicotiana tomentosa
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
- butterflies
- hummingbirds
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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Plant Type
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Zones
1-12
Size
Height: 2'-5'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 1'-2'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type
Perennial, Annual / Biennial
Zones
8a-10b
Size
Height: 24"-36"
Width: 18"-30"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
1-11
Size
Height: 3'-5'
Width: 1'-2'
- sun - shade
- regular
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