Ornamental Tobacco
Nicotiana alata
Also known as
Tobacco plant, Jasmine tobacco, Flowering tobacco
Nicotiana alata1By Carl E Lewis by Carl E Lewis (CC BY 2.0)
Full Sun
Moderate care
Moderate watering
Tender
10b
USDA zone
2°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
1.5m | Max | 50cm |
1m | Min | 10cm |
3 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
This plant has a strong fragrance
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Ornamental Tobacco Overview
Nicotiana alata is a short-lived perennial species which is commonly grown as an annual. It forms a rosette of textured, wavy-margined spoon to oval-shaped leaves. The leaves grow to a length of approximately 25cm and this species produces pretty, tubular green-yellow to white flowers. These are highly scented, particularly at night. Flowers are produced on triangular raceme structures. This is a form of unbranched inflorescence where the oldest flowers are formed at the base and new blooms from the tip as the plant grows.
Common problems with Ornamental Tobacco
How to propagate Ornamental Tobacco
Seed
Sow seed on surface, requires light to germinate. Optimal temperature is around 18 degrees Celsius.
Special features of Ornamental Tobacco
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Ornamental Tobacco
Fragrance, border. Leaves are poisonous if eaten.