Nicotiana alata

Flowering Tobacco, Nicotiana, Jasmine Tobacco, Ornamental Tobacco

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade


Type Annual
USDA Hardiness range n/a
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink, white
Bloom time Late Spring to Mid Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, massing, specimen
Height 36" to 5' / 90cm to 1.60m
Spread 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Growth rate Slow
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies, suitable for cut flowers, fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, clay, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attracts birds, invasive, naturalizing