| Description | Lime Green Nicotiana (Nicotiana x sanderae) is an old fashion flowering tobacco with lime green tubular flowers. |
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| Pronunciation | (nih-ko-shee-AH-nuh)(SAN-der-ay) |
| Plant Type | Annuals, Perennial Tender |
| Hardiness Zone | 8-10 |
| Sunlight | full, tolerates part shade |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | prefers moist well drained, tolerates average |
| Temperature | tolerates cool conditions |
| Flowers | lime green, 5 petals, tubular flowers, not fragrant |
| Dimensions | 24-30 inches tall |
| Propagation | seeds |
| 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. Has been in gardens circa the 1930s (#266). |
| Notes & Reference | #48-Harrowsmiths Annual Garden (Bennet and Forsyth),#51-Armitage's Manual of Annuals, Biennials, and Half-Hardy Perennials (Alan Armitage), #109-Annuals and Tender Perennials for North American Gardens (Wayne Winterrowd), #266-Gardening With Heirloom Seeds (Lynn Coulter) |
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