Argentinean Sylvestris

Argentinean Sylvestris (often known as Woodland Tobacco and sometimes sold under the garden name “Only the Lonely”) is a vigorous wild-type tobacco native to Argentina, grown more for ornament and blending than for end-product use.

It forms a strong, upright plant reaching around 5 ft (150 cm) in height, with a broad display of soft green leaves that can grow up to 20 inches (50 cm) long. The plant has a full, leafy appearance and develops quickly in warm, sunny conditions, often filling out into a striking feature plant in the garden.

One of its most distinctive traits is its flowering. It produces long stems topped with clusters of elegant, drooping white flowers that release a strong, sweet fragrance, especially in the evening. These blooms are highly attractive to pollinators and give the plant a dramatic presence, particularly when grown as a standalone specimen — which is where the nickname “Only the Lonely” is thought to come from.