A dwarf busy plant loaded with scented white flowers.
Pronunciation
(nih-ko-shee-AH-nuh)
Plant Type
All Plants, Annuals
Sunlight
full, tolerates some shade
Moisture
average, moist
Soil & Site
prefers moist well drained, tolerates average
Temperature
once establish will tolerate the cold fall temperature
Flowers
white
Native Site
Species plant native to Brazil
Misc Facts
The N. x sanderae hybrids are a cross between N. alata and N. forgetiana. Also listed as Nicotiana alata. Nicotiana was named after Jean Nicot (1530-1600) (French) who brought the tobacco plant to Europe.
Notes & Reference
#40-Herbaceous Ornamental Plants (Steven Stills),#51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Alan Arimitage), #76-Annuals for Every Purpose (Larry Hodgson)