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Nicotianarustica

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Family

Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Nicotiana (nih-ko-she-AH-na)

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Species

rustica (RUS-tih-kuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Succulent

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Green

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

Other Details

Category

Annuals

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Foliage Color

Blue-Green

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting

Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds

Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Ceres, California

Citrus Heights, California

Lake Worth, Florida

Barbourville, Kentucky

Helena, Montana

Brooklyn, New York

Seattle, Washington

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