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    Nicotiana obtusifolia

    Also Known As

    • Desert Tobacco

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 8b-12

    Nicotiana obtusifolia plant details

    Nicotiana obtusifolia is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer chartreuse flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Nicotiana obtusifolia

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: solanaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Nicotiana obtusifolia

    USDA Zones: 8b - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: deer, humidity
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Nicotiana obtusifolia plant

    How to Grow Nicotiana obtusifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • chartreuse

    • Wildlife

      • hummingbirds
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-5'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Nicotiana 'Hot Chocolate'

    aka Nicotiana x 'Hot Chocolate', Hot Chocolate Flowering Tobacco

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Nicotiana 'Lime Green'

    aka Nicotiana alata 'Lime Green', Lime Green Flowering Tobacco

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 24"-36"

    Width: 18"-30"

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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    Nicotiana alata 'Grandiflora'

    aka Nicotiana affinis, Nicotiana alata grandiflora, Flowering Tobacco, Jasmine Tobacco

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-5'

    Width: 1'-2'

    • sun - shade
    • regular
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    Nicotiana alata x mutabilis

    aka Flowering Tobacco

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8b-12

    Size

    Height: 5'-8'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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