Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Solanaceae

Genus:

Nicotiana

Species:

Nicotiana velutina

USDA Symbol:

NIVE2

Growth Characteristics

Height:

150 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,mar,apr,oct,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

white, cream, pale yellow

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

hawkmoths, native bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouts from rootstock after fire; often colonizes disturbed or burnt areas in arid Australia.

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to arid regions, prefers open, sunny habitats

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

10–21 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and do not cover.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI