Nicotiana

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Nicotiana alata
Nicotiana (Nicotiana alata)

Upright compact to tall plants offering trumpet shaped flowers all summer. Fragrant. Good for beds and containers. Attracts hummingbirds. Continuous display of scented flowers. Also look for the old fashion types or the species. They include: N. langsdorfii 3-4 feet tall, bell shaped green flowers; and N. sylvestris 3-5 feet tall, large leaves, long tubular white flowers.

  • Exposure: Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade
  • Mature Height: 12 Inches - 4 Feet
  • Soil Conditions: Moist, Well-Drained
  • Bloom Color: Green, Pink, Purple, Red, White
  • Bloom Season: June - October
  • Hardiness: Tender Annual
  • Size: Medium, Tall
Caring for Nicotiana
  • Full sun, moist, well-drained soil
  • Keep well watered during hot, dry weather.