Nicotiana
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⚠️ ALL PARTS TOXIC. Flowering tobacco — intensely fragrant in the evening, attracting hummingbirds and hawkmoths. Surface sow — seeds need light to germinate. Easy heat-tolerant annual.
At a glance
- USDA Zones
- 3–11
- Sun
- Part sun (3–6 hrs)
- Water
- Medium — water when top inch of soil is dry
- Soil
- Loam
- pH
- Neutral
- Spacing
- 12 in. between plants
- Per square foot
- 1 plant per square
- Days to maturity
- About 70 days
Planting & harvest windows
Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.
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Plant Harvest
Good companions
Recommended varieties
- Perfume Deep Purple70 daysboth
Compact and very fragrant — excellent for beds near seating areas.
- Lime Green70 daysseed
Unusual chartreuse flowers — stunning contrast with bold colors.
- Alata Mixseed
Classic tall species in mixed pink, red, white, and lime.
Add Nicotiana to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.
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