Tobacco

Tobacco

Nicotiana tabacum

Nicotiana
Solanaceae
Native Plants
Zone 211
🐾 Pet-Safe

Tobacco (Nicotiana tabacum) is a vigorous, large-leaved annual or short-lived perennial best grown in full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-draining soil. Water regularly during the growing season and feed with a nitrogen-rich fertilizer to encourage lush foliage. Handle with care as all parts of the plant contain nicotine and are toxic if ingested.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Sun

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 84″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

24

Watering Schedule

Every 7 Days • Water At The Base Until Soil Is Evenly Moist, Allowing The Top Inch To Dry Slightly Between Waterings

Soil pH

7.5 – 8

Temperature

40°95°F

Mature Spread

up to 36

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Coarse

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Albania
Aldabra
Algeria
Argentina Northwest
Aruba
Ascension
Assam
Austria
Azores
Bahamas
Bangladesh
Belgium
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bismarck Archipelago
Bolivia
Borneo
Brazil North
Brazil Northeast

Attracts

🐝 Hummingbirds
🐝 Moths
Safety & Use
⚕ Medicinal
🐾 Pet-safe

Sources

Data: trefle, usda

Image: trefle.io — Taken Jul 23, 2018 by Colorado Natural (cc-by-sa)

Hardiness Zones
1
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