🌸 Nicotiana (Flowering Tobacco)
Nicotiana alata / Nicotiana sylvestris
flowers
annual/tender perennial
☀️ Sun
full sun to partial shade
💧 Water
moderate
🗺️ Zones
[10, 11]
🧪 Soil pH
6.0-7.5
🪴 Soil Type
well-drained, rich
📏 Spacing
12-18 inches
📐 Height
2-5 feet
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (3)
Whitefly trap crop , protects eggplant from infestation
Trap crop , whiteflies and aphids prefer nicotiana over tomatoes
Draws pests away from peppers; night fragrance attracts moth pollinators
⚠️ Keep Apart (0)
No known enemies listed.
📝 Growing Notes
Trumpet-shaped flowers that release intense fragrance at night. Attracts night-pollinating moths (major nocturnal pollinators) and hummingbirds. Acts as trap crop for whiteflies and aphids. Self-seeds.
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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