Nicotiana Species, Flowering Tobacco, Jasmine Tobacco, Ornamental Tobacco
Nicotianaalata

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Nicotiana (nih-ko-she-AH-na)
Species: alata (a-LAY-tuh)

Synonym:Nicotiana affinis

Synonym:Nicotiana affinis var. grandiflora

Synonym:Nicotiana alata var. grandiflora

Category
Annuals

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

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

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

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Blooms repeatedly

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
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From herbaceous stem cuttings
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