Nicotiana, Flowering Tobacco 'Heaven Scent'

Nicotianax sanderae

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Nicotiana (nih-ko-she-AH-na)
Species
x sanderae (SAN-der-ay)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Red
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tracy, California

Albany, Georgia

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Gardener's Notes:

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positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Tracy, CA | April 2004 | positive

Seems to give out its heavenly scent only at night, when temps are warm and humidity is low (and the moon is in the right phase!). Be patient!

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Grove City, OH (Zone 6a) | January 2003 | neutral

Night-scented

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