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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeannual
Distribution
Nicotiana alata
jasmine tobacco
Flower Colors
Description
A short-lived rosette-forming perennial to a height of 1.5m, with large spoon-shaped dark green leaves at the base, becoming smaller higher up. Throughout summer and into autumn, tubular greenish-yellow flowers with funnel-shaped mouths appear. These are strongly scented at night
Mature Height
1.5m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Upright
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 1.0 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drainedWell-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H5
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenWildlife gardensBeddingFlower borders and beds