45 Responses to Wordless Wednesday – Nicotiana

1. Anne says:

   September 28, 2022 at 12:27 am

   Beautifully presented!
   • Eliza Waters says:

     September 28, 2022 at 3:20 pm

     Thank you, Anne!
2. Karen Lang says:

   September 28, 2022 at 12:46 am

   Amazing! 🍀☘️🍀
   • Eliza Waters says:

     September 28, 2022 at 3:19 pm

     🙂 It truly is a stunning color. Thanks, Karen! 💚
3. Alice says:

   September 28, 2022 at 3:36 am

   Very beautiful, pollinator view! Looks like little Boo pumpkins in the background.
   • Eliza Waters says:

     September 28, 2022 at 3:18 pm

     Thank you, Alice. Early morning bokeh. 🙂
4. Carrie Cannady says:

   September 28, 2022 at 5:12 am

   So beautiful. The plant, the photo itself…all lovely.
   • Eliza Waters says:

     September 28, 2022 at 3:14 pm

     Thank you, Carrie. 🙂 💚
5. automatic gardener says:

   September 28, 2022 at 5:20 am

   Love the green.
   • Eliza Waters says:

     September 28, 2022 at 3:13 pm

     Thanks, it compliments any color in the garden. My favorite is with Salvia guarantica and orange cosmos… outstanding!
6. shoreacres says:

   September 28, 2022 at 6:07 am

   It’s always interesting to see a green flower, and one that’s chartreuse is even more interesting. It’s appealing as well as surprising.
   • Eliza Waters says:

     September 28, 2022 at 3:12 pm

     Yes, quite unusual to see a naturally occurring green, as opposed to a hybrid like Zinnia ‘Green Envy.’
7. Judy@NewEnglandGardenAndThread says:

   September 28, 2022 at 6:11 am

   Love shot, and it reminds me of a pansy face. Thanks for the smile.
   • Eliza Waters says:

     September 28, 2022 at 1:08 pm

     Thank you, Judy. I’m hoping it will set seed before frost comes so I’ll have some to start next year.
8. Laurie Graves says:

   September 28, 2022 at 6:53 am

   What a shade of green! Looks like the sweet green of spring.
   • Eliza Waters says:

     September 28, 2022 at 1:07 pm

     It is! I love its fresh lime color.
9. Ellen Shriner says:

   September 28, 2022 at 7:21 am

   I love green nicotiana, but I haven’t grown this version. Do hummingbirds like it?
   • Eliza Waters says:

     September 28, 2022 at 12:07 pm

     Yes, they do. I’ve never seen starts for sale in spring, so I have to grow my own. Well worth it!
10. neihtn2012 says:

    September 28, 2022 at 8:34 am

    Beautiful shot! Does this plant actually produce tobacco leaves?
    • Eliza Waters says:

      September 28, 2022 at 12:06 pm

      Thank you, Hien. The leaves are smaller than the Nicotiana alata that is commonly grown here. And it doesn’t self-sow as readily, which is a pity!
11. Barbara Rodgers says:

    September 28, 2022 at 9:44 am

    A very pretty spring-like shade of green!
    • Eliza Waters says:

      September 28, 2022 at 12:04 pm

      Thanks, Barbara, it is a lovely flower!
12. sandyjwhite says:

    September 28, 2022 at 10:58 am

    I have never seen it in that color. Nice!
    • Eliza Waters says:

      September 28, 2022 at 12:04 pm

      Thank you, it is not a common species, but I love that lime green color.
13. Cathy says:

    September 28, 2022 at 12:40 pm

    That’s a beautiful flower Eliza. Such a pretty shade of green. 😃
    • Eliza Waters says:

      September 28, 2022 at 4:12 pm

      Thank you, Cathy. I do love the form of this one. 🙂
14. Kris P says:

    September 28, 2022 at 12:48 pm

    Another beautiful plant I’ve tried to grow but failed. I love green flowers almost as much as blue ones.
    • Eliza Waters says:

      September 28, 2022 at 4:11 pm

      Thanks, Kris, this is certainly among my favorites and much smaller than N. alata that tends to sprawl in my beds.
15. Tina says:

    September 28, 2022 at 2:33 pm

    I’ve never grown this or any relatives, but I know some grow well here. Lovely photo, Eliza–as always!
    • Eliza Waters says:

      September 28, 2022 at 4:09 pm

      Many thanks, Tina!
16. Debbie says:

    September 28, 2022 at 3:10 pm

    Lovely, Eliza!!
    • Eliza Waters says:

      September 28, 2022 at 4:09 pm

      Thank you, Debbie. 🙂
17. belindagroverphotography says:

    September 28, 2022 at 9:14 pm

    A new flower to me. Wonderful colour!
    • Eliza Waters says:

      September 29, 2022 at 4:22 pm

      Thank you, Belinda. It isn’t all that common, but well worth growing.
18. Dale says:

    September 29, 2022 at 3:26 pm

    I used to plant it in my garden to keep pests away. Beautiful and useful!
    • Eliza Waters says:

      September 29, 2022 at 4:20 pm

      Thank you, Dale. I’ve never heard it being used as a repellent, like marigolds, but nicotine is not liked by most bugs. However, I find potato and cucumber beetles love it, go figure!
      • Dale says:

        September 29, 2022 at 5:36 pm

        I remember it being suggested. But I didn’t know cuke and tater bugs like ’em!!
19. tanjabrittonwriter says:

    September 29, 2022 at 6:47 pm

    Your bokeh resemble floodlights that throw the blossoms into relief. And I really like the combination of the blue, green, and white.
    • Eliza Waters says:

      September 30, 2022 at 10:06 am

      Thank you, Tanja!
20. Murtagh's Meadow says:

    September 30, 2022 at 3:02 pm

    So lovely
    • Eliza Waters says:

      September 30, 2022 at 6:29 pm

      Thank you, Karina!
21. Steve Gingold says:

    October 1, 2022 at 1:37 pm

    Despite the unfortunate first response to something sounding like nicotine, these are lovely bell-shaped flowers and you’ve made a lovely shot, Eliza. Despite living in a tobacco valley I’ve never got close to one to appreciate the flowers.
    • Eliza Waters says:

      October 1, 2022 at 3:04 pm

      Thank you, Steve. Tobacco family flowers are quite attractive, five-petaled, some stars, others round-edged. Most are sweetly fragrant.
22. Jane Lurie says:

    October 1, 2022 at 6:36 pm

    So pretty, Eliza. Lovely green flowers and well shot.
    • Eliza Waters says:

      October 1, 2022 at 7:03 pm

      Thank you kindly, Jane! x

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