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