Nicotiana, Flowering Tobacco
Nicotianamutabilis 'Marshmallow'

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Nicotiana (nih-ko-she-AH-na)
Species: mutabilis (mew-TAB-ill-iss)
Cultivar: Marshmallow

Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored