Select Misty Dawn Tobacco is a stunning ornamental variety of Nicotiana mutabilis that transforms gardens with luminous, color-shifting blooms from summer through fall. Growing 48 to 60 inches tall with a compact 30-inch spread, this half-hardy annual thrives in full sun across zones 2 through 11, reaching flowering maturity in just 70 to 84 days from seed. Its deer-resistant flowers attract pollinators throughout the season, making it a dynamic addition to borders and containers where its changing hues command attention.
Full Sun
Moderate
2-11
60in H x 30in W
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High
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The flowers of Select Misty Dawn Tobacco live up to their name, shifting in color as they age and mature across the blooming season. Reaching its full height in under 12 weeks, this cultivar rewards quick turnaround from seed to spectacular display. The plant's pollinator magnetism and deer resistance mean you're investing in both ecological impact and a low-maintenance show piece that actually thrives without constant fussing.
Select Misty Dawn Tobacco is grown as an ornamental flowering plant, valued for its dramatic color-shifting blooms that evolve throughout the growing season. The flowers attract butterflies, bees, and other pollinators, making it an excellent choice for gardeners interested in supporting beneficial insects while enjoying extended seasonal color from summer into late fall.
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Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date, maintaining temperatures between 60 and 75°F. Sprinkle seeds on the soil surface without covering, as they require light to germinate. Keep soil consistently moist by covering with a humidity dome or sprinkling with vermiculite, and expect seedlings to emerge within 10 to 21 days.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after your last frost date once they have developed true leaves and soil has warmed. Harden off plants gradually by exposing them to outdoor conditions over several days before planting in their final location. Space plants 2 inches apart in full sun.
Direct sow seeds outdoors after your last frost date. Scatter seeds on prepared soil and press lightly into contact with soil, leaving them uncovered since light is required for germination.
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