Coyote Tobacco

Nicotiana attenuata

Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Solanaceae
Genus:
Nicotiana
Species:
Nicotiana attenuata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb
Height:
4-6 ft
Light Requirements:
Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
may, sep
Bloom Colors:
White

Native Range

United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, Canada: British Columbia

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
sandy, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
pH:
6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:
excellent drainage required
Moisture:
dry to moderate
Notes:
Adapted to disturbed, arid environments

Germination Information

Pre-treatment: Germination occurs at 30D/20N C alternating temperature cycle. Germination occurs in the presence of light.

Establishment: N. attenuata is found throughout the Great Plains south to California, Arizona and New Mexico.

Source: npn.rngr.net