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Posted 12/31/2022 in Perennial

Nicotiana alata

The most popular of the flowering tobacco flowers, Nicotiana alata features evening blooming yellowish-green to white flowers. The species is rarely available but look for compact cultivars of red, pink, lime-green, and white flowers that open during the day. Do not plant near night-shade vegetables (eggplants, tomatoes, potatoes, or peppers).

Post Details

Latin Name
Nicotiana alata
Common Name
Flowering tobacco
Planting Zone
Zone 10 Zone 11
Special Interest
Attracts Birds Attracts Butterflies
Bloom Season
Summer
Height
3-5 ft
Spread
1-2 ft
Potential Pests
Mosaic Virus

Plant Story

The most popular of the flowering tobacco flowers, Nicotiana alata features evening blooming yellowish-green to white flowers. The species is rarely available but look for compact cultivars of red, pink, lime-green, and white flowers that open during the day. Do not plant near night-shade vegetables (eggplants, tomatoes, potatoes, or peppers).

Special Care Instructions

May self-seed. Do not plant near vegetables in the nightshade families .

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