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| Botanical Name |
Nicotiana glutinosa |
| Seeds Per Pack |
200 |
| Life Cycle |
Annual |
| Min. Time to Germinate |
10 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate |
21 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds |
Surface Sow; press seeds gently into the soil to make good contact, but do not cover with any additional soil; these seeds require light to germinate |
| When to Sow |
Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
| Growing Height |
18-24 in. (45-60 cm) |
| Plant Spacing |
15-18 in. (38-45 cm) |
| Hardiness |
N/A |
| Sun Exposure |
Full Sun |
| Danger |
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested |
| Bloom Color |
Pink |
| Bloom Time |
Late Summer/Early Fall, Mid-Summer |
| Foliage |
Grown for Foliage |
| Other Details |
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, Flowers are good for cutting, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
| Soil pH Requirements |
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
| Propagation Methods |
From herbaceous stem cuttings, From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; sow indoors before last frost |
| Seed Collecting |
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |
Big Mouth is full of old-fashioned charm and produces huge, rose-colored, starry bells with gaping mouths. Far lovelier than other forms of Nicotiana and definitely eye-catching. Grey-green, heart-shaped leaves. Adaptable to all soil types. Very rare seeds.