Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Characteristics
Soft trumpet shaped flowers
Growth Habit
Upright
Bloom Season
Summer to early autumn
Flavour Profile
Mild sweet
Suitable for
Outdoor
Seed Type
Open pollinated
Plant Type
Ornamental flowering plant
Planting Season
Spring
Fruit Size
Not applicable
Plant Height
60 to 90 cm
Light Requirement
Full Sun Partial Shade
Water Needs
Moderate
Hardiness Zones
Warm temperate climates
Container Garden
Yes
Plant Spacing
30 to 40 cm
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Growing Conditions
Sunny to lightly
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes Nicotiana 'Lime Green' a popular flowering plant?
What makes Nicotiana 'Lime Green' a popular flowering plant?
Nicotiana 'Lime Green' is admired for its elegant lime-green blooms, upright growth habit, and distinctive flower color, making it a popular choice for borders, cottage gardens, evening gardens, and ornamental landscape displays.
Where can Nicotiana 'Lime Green' be grown?
Where can Nicotiana 'Lime Green' be grown?
It grows well in flower beds, borders, cottage gardens, raised beds, and containers with fertile, well-drained soil in a location that receives full sun to partial shade.
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Do bees, butterflies, and other pollinators visit the flowers?
Yes, the nectar-rich blooms may attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial pollinating insects during the flowering season.
Can Nicotiana 'Lime Green' be used as a cut flower?
Can Nicotiana 'Lime Green' be used as a cut flower?
Yes, its tall stems and distinctive lime-green flowers make it well suited for fresh floral arrangements, mixed bouquets, and decorative indoor displays.
Does removing spent flowers encourage continued blooming?
Does removing spent flowers encourage continued blooming?
Yes, deadheading faded blooms helps keep plants looking tidy and may encourage additional flowering under suitable growing conditions.
Does Nicotiana 'Lime Green' provide long-lasting seasonal interest?
Does Nicotiana 'Lime Green' provide long-lasting seasonal interest?
Yes, healthy plants produce elegant lime-green blooms and attractive green foliage throughout the flowering season, adding lasting color, texture, height, and ornamental appeal to gardens and containers under suitable growing conditions.