Help me identify my plant...

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by staffpro, May 23, 2008.

  1. staffpro

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    I have this plant growing out of what I thought to be a pot full of dirt only. Well it is now over 6 feet tall and just a few weeks ago began getting yellow flowers on top. It does seem to like the Las Vegas heat as I had to bring it inside during the winter because it began to wilt in the cold, but when it gets over 100 degrees it seems to have a growth spurt. Sometimes up to 2 or 3 inches in one day!

    Any help is appreciated.
     

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    Eric La Fountaine Contributor Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Michael F Paragon of Plants Forums Moderator 10 Years

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    Yep, Nicotiana glauca. Often considered a weed, though the flowers are good for hummingbirds.
     
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    Thank you all very much. We had several people here in Vegas take a look at it with no luck. Some mentioned it might be some sort of weed, but after it grew to over 6 feet we were not sure.
    Again, Thanks A Million
     
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    lorax Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    If you think 6 feet is impressive, let it go. Here in Ecuador, those form up into 10-12 foot trees.
     

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