Bronze Queen Langsdorff Tobacco is a striking ornamental variety of Nicotiana langsdorffii that reaches 24-36 inches tall with delicate, bronze-tinged foliage and small tubular flowers that bloom from summer through fall. Hardy in zones 9-11, this frost-tender annual produces flowers within 70-84 days from seed, making it a reliable choice for gardeners seeking a unique, pollinator-friendly addition to sunny beds. Its compact size and moderate water needs fit easily into most garden schemes, while its deer resistance means you won't spend the season protecting your plants.
Full Sun
Moderate
9-11
36in H x 18in W
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High
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Bronze Queen's elongated, graceful form paired with its warm-toned foliage creates an architectural presence that rivals many ornamental grasses. The flowers arrive dependably from early summer through the first frost, attracting butterflies and bees throughout the season with minimal fussing. This variety combines the sculptural elegance of tobacco plants with practical hardiness, thriving in full sun and moderate water without demanding constant attention.
Bronze Queen Langsdorff Tobacco is grown primarily as an ornamental flower, valued for its delicate summer-to-fall blooms and distinctive foliage that adds textural interest to garden beds and borders. The plant's pollinator-attracting flowers make it a thoughtful choice for gardeners cultivating habitat for butterflies and native bees.
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Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before your last frost date, keeping soil temperature between 60-75°F. Sprinkle seeds on the surface and cover with a humidity dome or keep moist with vermiculite to maintain moisture; seeds require light to germinate and will sprout in 10-21 days.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after your last frost date has passed, once soil has warmed and frost danger is gone. Harden off seedlings by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over 7-10 days before planting.
Direct sow seeds outdoors after your last frost date on the soil surface. Keep soil moist until seedlings emerge in 10-21 days.
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