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Nicotiana, Flowering Tobacco, Jasmine Tobacco 'Starmaker Bright Red'

Nicotianaalata

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Nicotiana alata by dicentra63
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Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Nicotiana (nih-ko-she-AH-na)
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Species
alata (a-LAY-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

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
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

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

Ranchos De Taos, New Mexico

Salt Lake City, Utah

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LoisWest
Taos, NM | June 2016 | positive

I found these bits of information on other web pages. Deadhead to get more blooms. Flowers open in late afternoon. Add fertilizer when pl...Read More

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