Lime Green Tobacco Plant
Lime Green Tobacco Plant (Nicotiana alata 'Lime Green')
Lime Green Tobacco Plant (Nicotiana alata 'Lime Green'), also known as Lime Green Nicotiana, is a striking variety of flowering tobacco known for its pale green, almost chartreuse flowers that bloom profusely throughout the summer. This upright, bushy plant is perfect for adding a touch of unique color and fragrance to garden beds, containers, and borders. With its bright blooms and pleasant aroma, Lime Green Tobacco Plant serves as a beautiful **focal point** in any landscape.
Distinctive Features
Lime Green Tobacco Plant features large, tubular flowers in an unusual pale green color, making it stand out in any garden. The flowers are complemented by its dark green foliage, which provides a striking contrast to the light blooms. The plant has a bushy growth habit, and it releases a sweet fragrance, particularly in the evening. Lime Green Tobacco Plant is also known for attracting pollinators like bees and hummingbirds, making it a wonderful addition to pollinator-friendly gardens.
Growing Conditions
- Sun Exposure: Prefers full sun to partial shade. It thrives in areas that receive at least 4-6 hours of sunlight each day for the best growth and flowering.
- Soil: Grows best in well-draining, moderately fertile soil. It performs well in slightly acidic to neutral pH and benefits from organic-rich soil.
- Water: Requires regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist. It is important to avoid waterlogging, so ensure good drainage around the plant.
- Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity, making it ideal for gardens with consistent moisture or in areas with humid summer climates.
- USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11 (can be grown as an annual in cooler regions).
Ideal Uses
- Garden Beds: Adds unique color and texture to garden beds, where its light green blooms contrast beautifully with other plants.
- Containers: Perfect for containers, where its compact size and fragrant blooms can be showcased on patios, balconies, or porches.
- Border Planting: Ideal for creating a soft, fragrant border around garden beds, where its unique color and aroma provide a lovely contrast to other flowers and foliage.
- Pollinator Gardens: The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making Lime Green Tobacco Plant a great addition to any pollinator-friendly garden.
Low Maintenance Care
Lime Green Tobacco Plant is a low-maintenance plant that thrives with minimal care. Its fragrant flowers and compact growth habit make it a great choice for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
- Watering: Water regularly, ensuring the soil stays consistently moist but well-drained. Avoid overwatering to prevent root rot.
- Pruning: Remove spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and maintain a tidy appearance. Light pruning can help keep the plant compact and healthy.
- Fertilizing: Fertilize with a balanced, slow-release fertilizer in the spring to support healthy growth and abundant blooms.
- Winter Care: In cooler climates, treat it as an annual. In warmer climates, it can be left outdoors year-round with minimal care.
Why Choose Lime Green Tobacco Plant?
Lime Green Tobacco Plant is an excellent choice for gardeners looking for a unique, low-maintenance plant that adds color, fragrance, and texture to their landscape. Its pale green flowers, pleasant fragrance, and ability to attract pollinators make it perfect for garden beds, containers, and borders.
- Unique Blooms: The pale green flowers provide a striking visual effect, adding a touch of softness and brightness to any garden or container.
- Focal Point: With its unusual flower color and bushy growth, Lime Green Tobacco Plant serves as a beautiful focal point in garden beds, containers, or borders.
- Low Maintenance: Once established, it requires minimal care, making it perfect for both beginner and experienced gardeners.
- Attractive to Pollinators: The fragrant flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, making it a great addition to any pollinator-friendly garden.
For a low-maintenance, visually stunning plant that adds color, fragrance, and charm to your landscape, Lime Green Tobacco Plant (Nicotiana alata 'Lime Green') is the perfect addition to your garden or container collection.

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