Re: Nicotiana

Shelly --

Don't be so sure about the overwintering.  I have a couple N. sylvestris plants
that I planted against the south foundation of the house which have now
overwintered twice.  This species makes a thick, deep taproot which, in your
warmer Zone, should overwinter successfully covered by 3-4" of shredded leaves.

As for growing this species, aphids are quick to find and overwhelm it so have
the aphid spray of your choice handy at all times.

Dean Sliger
Warren, Michigan, USA
Zone 6B


Pavlacky@cs.com wrote:

> 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?

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