Jasmine Tobacco
Nicotiana alata
- Native to:
- Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay
Louisa Howard (Dartmouth electron microscope facility)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Solanaceae
- Genus:
- Nicotiana
- Species:
- Nicotiana alata
- USDA Symbol:
- NIAL
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, pink, red, yellow, green
Host Plant for Caterpillars
tobacco hornworm (Manduca sexta)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 10–20 days
- Notes:
- Surface sow seeds; require light for germination. Keep warm and moist.
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Sow @ 20C. Germinates within 3 months. Requires light / surface sow (fine seed).