Flowering Tobacco
Nicotiana alata
Description: The white fragrant flowers open at night to attract moths. Larval host plant of the tobacco hornworm, which also uses tomato. |
Propagation: Scatter seeds in early spring. |
Initial bloom (month and week): August W1 |
Garden name: Sunny Garden |
Color of flower: White |
Height: 12″ |
Spread: 16″ |
Family: Solanaceae |
Soil type: Loam or clay |
Soil moisture: Medium to dry |
Light: Sun to part shade |
Zone: 5 – 10 |