Langsdorff's Tobacco

Nicotiana langsdorffii

Native to:
Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Solanaceae
Genus:
Nicotiana
Species:
Nicotiana langsdorffii
USDA Symbol:
NILA

Growth Characteristics

Height:
150 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
Bloom Colors:
yellow, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
hummingbirds, butterflies, moths
Deer Resistant:
Yes
Fragrant:
Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
rich, well-drained loamy soil
pH:
5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
native to moist, fertile areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
10–21 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover. Optimal germination temperature 65-75°F.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI

ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months.

Source: Ontario Rock Garden & Hardy Plant Society