Nicotiana (Nicotiana Alata Lime Green) - Flowering Tobacco is a sun-loving, versatile plant with a lovely aroma. Nicotiana Alata is easily propagated by flower seeds, and whether grown in a container or in the landscape, this plant is very showy and easy to grow. Lime Green Nicotiana features 1 - 2 inch (2 - 5 cm) flowers which bloom profusely for 3 months or more on this 24 inch tall annual. The clear, lime green color is a unique addition to the garden, and it wonderfully contrasts with other plants with different coloured blooms. Flowering Tobacco care includes deadheading the spent blooms and light trimming to promote more blooming. Lime Green Flowering Tobacco plants will drop their seed for next year. Another common name for green Nicotiana is Jasmine Tobacco.

SOWING:

Season: Annual

Sow indoors: February - April

Plant out: April - June

Height: 30cm (12 inch)

Bloom Season: June - September

Bloom Colour: Mix

Environment: Full sun

Depth: Seeds must be covered thinly

Plant Spacing: 30cm (12 inches)

Germinate within: 16 - 20 days

Sow Nicotiana seeds indoors 6 - 8 weeks before last frost. Press the flower seeds into the starter mix, but do not cover. Or directly sow Nicotiana seeds outdoors after danger of frost has passed. The plant will easily bloom within 10 - 12 weeks after sowing the Nicotiana flower seed. It requires average water, good soil, and balanced fertilizer during the blooming season. Many gardeners like to plant Nicotiana Flowering Tobacco beneath a window or near the patio because the heavenly scent is just irresistible on a warm summer evening. Adding to the charm of Flowering Tobacco plants are the butterflies and hummingbirds that frequent the scented blooms.