TOBACCO PLANT

Nicotiana alata


TYPE OF PLANT: [MOTH NECTAR PLANT]


Habitat: Sheltered, sunny position, well-composted.

Habit: Height up to 90 cm.

Flower Colour: Strongly fragrant flowers which open in evening, June-Sept. Dwarf varieties available which open in day, but they are not very scented.

Planting Time: Sow indoors in Feb/March.

Nectar Plant for: Moths.


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