- Botanical name: Nicotiana alata 'Lime Green'
- Common name: Tobacco plant
- Family: Solanaceae
- Plant Type: Annual
- Key features:
- Attractive to wildlife
- Flowers
- Scented flowers
- Prefers rich soil
Nicotiana alata ‘Lime Green’ is a vigorous but short-lived tender perennial. It bears broad, spoon-shaped leaves and large, funnel-shaped, lime-green flowers. During the day the blooms wilt, but from early evening onwards they perk up and emit a seductive fragrance. The flowers are a magnet for night-flying moths. It makes a spectacular cut flower.
For best results grow Nicotiana alata ‘Lime Green’ in a sheltered spot in well-drained soil in full sun. It’s ideal for growing at the middle of an herbaceous border, and can be also grown in large containers on the patio.
How to grow Nicotiana 'Lime Green'
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Plant size
60cm height
25cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
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Position in border
Middle
- Sun exposure: Full sun, dappled shade
- Hardiness: Tender
- Soil type: Well drained / light / sandy / clay / heavy / moist
Plant calendar
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J
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A
Do not Sow in August |
S
Do not Sow in September |
O
Do not Sow in October |
N
Do not Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
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Plant does not flower in January |
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Plant does not flower in February |
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Plant does not flower in April |
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Plant does not flower in May |
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Plant does flower in July |
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Plant does flower in August |
S
Plant does flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
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Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
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| Collect seeds |
J
Do not Collect seeds in January |
F
Do not Collect seeds in February |
M
Do not Collect seeds in March |
A
Do not Collect seeds in April |
M
Do not Collect seeds in May |
J
Do not Collect seeds in June |
J
Do not Collect seeds in July |
A
Do Collect seeds in August |
S
Do Collect seeds in September |
O
Do not Collect seeds in October |
N
Do not Collect seeds in November |
D
Do not Collect seeds in December |
Nicotiana 'Lime Green' and wildlife
Nicotiana 'Lime Green' is known for attracting butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Does not attract Bees
Does not attract Beneficial insects
Does not attract Birds
Attractive to Butterflies/Moths
Does not attract Other pollinators
Is Nicotiana 'Lime Green' poisonous?
Nicotiana 'Lime Green' can be toxic.
Toxic to Cats
Toxic to Dogs
Toxic to Horses
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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