RE: Nicotiana

Hi Shelly,

I have grown this easily from seed-- bought excellent seed from "Seeds of
Change."  I've seen the plant in 4-6" pots at Portland Nursery on Stark
Street.

N. sylvestris certainly doesn't overwinter here (it is very frost-tender).
I can't tell you whether mine reseeded or not, as the bed that it was in got
weedy and this spring I sortof started over with it.  Following
weed-digging, amending, mulching, etc., I haven't seen any sign of and
re-seeds, and fear I disrupted the soil tool much and/or buried the seeds
too deep (assuming they were trying to germinate in the first place)

It is a gorgeous plant, and very fragrant in the cool of the young evening
hours.  I would strongly advise you to plant in a location where you'll be
able to enjoy this aspect of the plant, or at least park a chair or bench
next to it!

Sue.   

Sue Pesznecker      SPesznec@lhs.org       Milwaukie, OR. USA




> Thank you for the welcome Portland -area people!  I am quick to use your 
> knowledge!  Has anyone seen any Nicotiana sylvestris around town?  
> 
> Anyway, I've never actually seen the tall white Nicotiana sylvestris in 
> person, in a yard or a nursery, and I've set my mind to get some.  Does 
> anyone have any experience with this interesting tender perennial?  Does
> it 
> reseed, since it won't overwinter here in zone 7-8, I'm sure.  Is the
> scent 
> all its cracked up to be?
> THanks,
> Shelly
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