| Description | Lime Tree Nicotiana (Nicotiana langsdorfii) is a flowering tobacco with lime green tubular pendulous flowers. Grown as an annual or tender perennial. |
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| Pronunciation | (nih-ko-shee-AH-nuh)(SAN-der-ay) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Annuals, Perennial Tender |
| Hardiness Zone | 9-11 |
| Sunlight | full, tolerates part shade |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | prefers moist well drained, tolerates average |
| Temperature | tolerates cool conditions |
| Flowers | lime green chartreuse, 5 petals, tubular flowers, not fragrant |
| Dimensions | 24-30 inches tall |
| Propagation | seeds, cuttings |
| Native Site | Species plant native to Brazil and Chile |
| Misc Facts | Nicotiana was named after Jean Nicot (1530-1600) (French) who brought the tobacco plant to Europe. AKA: Lime Tree Flowering Tobacco |
| Notes & Reference | #48-Harrowsmiths Annual Garden (Bennet and Forsyth), #51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Alan Arimitage), #109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterroud) |
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