Nicotiana 'Whisper Mixed' is a tall selection of nicotianas, brilliant for growing at the back of the border. Plants have silver-green foliage and bear flowers in glorious, muted shades of white and pink, all summer long. They release a delicate fragrance to attract moths in the evening. It makes an excellent cut flower.
Grow Nicotiana 'Whisper Mixed' in moist but well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
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Nicotiana ‘Whisper mixed’ and wildlife
Nicotiana ‘Whisper mixed’ is known for attracting butterflies/moths. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is not known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Nicotiana ‘Whisper mixed’ poisonous?
Nicotiana ‘Whisper mixed’ can be toxic.
Toxic to:
Is known to attract Cats
Cats
Is known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is known to attract Horses
Horses
Is known to attract People
People
No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Plants that go well with Nicotiana 'Whisper Mixed'