Nicotiana Species, Australian Tobacco, Sweet-Scented Tobacco

Nicotianasuaveolens

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Nicotiana (nih-ko-she-AH-na)
Species
suaveolens (swah-vee-OH-lens)
Synonym
Nicotiana exigua
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Textured
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Perennials
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Butler, Missouri

New York City, New York

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
2
neutrals
0
negative
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L
(Zone 7a) | July 2015 | positive

Alkaloid content comparison

Nicotiana Tabacum (regular tobacco )
% alkaloid content : 1.300
Nicotine : 95 <...Read More

D
Butler, MO | May 2012 | positive

A fine wild-type Nicotiana with tall, airy flower clusters. The plants themselves are finer textured than most plants in the genus, and ...Read More

T
New York, NY | August 2004 | neutral

Good flowering tobacco for pots & windowboxes. Foliage and stems have rank odor when cut or bruised, but flws have nice citrus-y evening ...Read More

E
E
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San Francisco, CA (Zone 10a) | July 2002 | neutral

A little leggy and bushy. Scent can be a little overpowering. My wife calls it "old lady perfume".

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