Nicotiana sylvestris
Flowering Tobacco
Photo courtesy of Ball Seed
- Long, tubular white flowers form large clusters
- Thick stemmed plant with dark green leaves
- Intoxicating evening fragrance
- Adds architectural height to the garden
Border or Bed
Container
Cut Flower/ Foliage
Fast Growing
Fragrant
Garden
Low Maintenance
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Requires rich, well-drained, consistently moist soil and full sun to part shade. Deadhead spent flower clusters to encourage further blooming. Can be grown from seed. Great for patio pots, borders and cottage gardens.
Height: 36-72 in
Spacing: 12-36 in
Price Level 1: $5.49 ea.~4 ½” pot
Bloom Color: White
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Garden
- Border or Bed
- Fast Growing
- Fragrant
- Container
- Low Maintenance
- Focal Point
- Cut Flower/ Foliage
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
- Groundhog Resistant
Exposure:
- Partial Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Dark Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Hummingbirds
Soil Moisture:
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Average Water
Genus Overview: Nicotiana
Common Name: Flowering Tobacco
Nicotiana, or flowering tobacco, is a genus in the nightshade family known for ornamental garden plants and the source of smoking tobacco, these generally tall, leafy plants feature trumpet-shaped, often fragrant flowers.