Re: Nicotiana glauca

This is one of those plants that you either love or hate, as it can be invasive in a natural landscape, but is also incredibly tough for a spot that is hot, dry and difficult to water.  In my opinion, it has its uses, but definitely is not all that attractive in a completely unwatered spot, as it looks sparse and struggling in too much drought, but is also able to tolerate an amazing range of conditions.  I am reminded of a plant which is growing right along the edge of the bay in Emeryville, California, and always looks lush and full of flowers in the summer.  As I am seeing it growing wild here along the Costa del Sol,Spain, it is looking decidedly less lush, but still able to establish itself with no supplemental water.  I also remember seeing it growing along rivers in Northern California, such as Cache Creek north of Davis, and it was almost a tree, and incredibly lush looking.  It is not scented, it will reseed itself into wild areas, and lo! ! oks its best with some summer irrigation, under which conditions it will become a 20 foot tall tree.  It is not ususally sold at nurseries, so seed is your best bet.  If you are in a wild area or bordering one, it is probably best not to plant this species in a mediterranean climate, it will escape...


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