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flowerAnnual
Nicotiana
Nicotiana alata
Also known as: flowering tobacco, jasmine tobacco
Ornamental tobacco with tubular fragrant flowers that open in evening. Attracts hummingbirds and hawk moths. Not for consumption.
Growing Requirements
SunPart Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing10–12″
Row Spacing12–18″
Planting Depth—
Height18–48″
Spread12–18″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
6–8 weeks before last frost
Transplant Outdoors
1–9 weeks after last frost
Germination
10–21 days
Days to Harvest
60–80 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
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4
5
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13
Zones 2–11
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Surface sow — needs light. Most fragrant in evening. Self-seeds in mild climates. Frost sensitive.
Companion Plants
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