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flowering tobacco

Nicotiana alata

Overview

Flowering tobacco (Nicotiana alata) is an annual flowering plant that is part of the tobacco family. It produces trumpet-shaped, white, red, pink, or purple fragrant flowers on long stems throughout summer months. Growing up to 5 feet in height, flowering tobacco is an excellent choice for a backdrop or border in any garden. Best of all, it blooms all season and requires minimal care - just provide it with full sun, well-drained soil, and regular watering. The plant is also deer and rabbit resistant, so it is a fantastic and stylish alternative to traditional fencing.

Care Guide

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Watering

Average — every "3-4" days.

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Light

Full sun only if soil kept moist, Part sun/part shade.

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Soil

Humus rich, Well-drained

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Temperature

Hardiness zone 10-11.

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Pruning

Best pruned in August, August, September, September, October, November, March, April, May.

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Propagation

Seed Propagation

Uses & Symbolism

Attracts: Birds, Butterflies.

Diseases & Pests

Common pests: Virus, Pest resistant, Disease resistant, Deer resistant, Rabbit resistant .

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