Tobacco-bush

Nicotiana glauca

Nicotiana

Solanaceae

Native Plants

Zone 4–9

Tobacco-bush is a fast-growing shrubby perennial with striking tubular yellow flowers that attract hummingbirds and pollinators. It adapts well to a range of soils but prefers a warm, sheltered spot with partial shade and regular watering during establishment. Be aware that all parts of this plant are highly toxic if ingested, and it can become invasive in warm climates.

Toxicity Warning

Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Shade

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

36″

Watering Schedule

Every 10-14 Days • Water Deeply But Infrequently, Allowing Soil To Dry Out Between Waterings

Soil pH

6.5 – 7

Temperature

-20° – 90°F

Mature Spread

up to 24″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed, Division

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Alabama

Algeria

Angola

Argentina Northeast

Argentina Northwest

Ascension

Bermuda

Bolivia

Botswana

Brazil Northeast

Brazil South

Brazil Southeast

Brazil West-Central

Burundi

Canary Is.

Cape Provinces

Cape Verde

Central American Pac

Chile Central

Chile North

Attracts

🐝 Hummingbirds

🐝 Butterflies

🐝 Moths

Safety & Use

Toxic to dogs

Toxic to cats

Toxic to horses

Sources

Data: trefle, usda, aspca

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 9, 2019 by García Joaquin García (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones

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