Jasmine Tobacco is a stunning heirloom flowering plant that earned its name from the sweet, jasmine-like fragrance it releases, especially in the evening. Growing 3 to 4 feet tall with a compact 30-inch spread, this Nicotiana alata grandiflora cultivar produces delicate, star-shaped blooms from summer through fall, blooming reliably in 70 to 84 days from seed. It thrives in full sun across hardiness zones 10-11 and attracts pollinators while remaining deer-resistant, making it a low-maintenance beauty for gardens seeking scented elegance and wildlife activity.
Full Sun
Moderate
10-11
48in H x 30in W
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The evening fragrance alone justifies growing this variety; the sweet scent intensifies as temperatures cool, filling garden spaces with an intoxicating perfume that rivals jasmine itself. Long-season blooms stretch from June through November, providing consistent color during the warmest months. Its half-hardy nature and moderate water needs mean you can manage it easily while still enjoying reliable pollinator visits and deer avoidance.
Jasmine Tobacco is grown primarily as an ornamental flowering plant, valued for its evening fragrance and extended blooming season. The tall, slender stems and abundant flowers work beautifully in cut arrangements, while the plants themselves shine as focal points in gardens and containers where their scent can be fully appreciated during evening hours.
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Start seeds indoors 6 to 8 weeks before your last frost date. Keep soil temperature between 60 and 75°F and maintain consistent moisture by sprinkling with vermiculite or covering with a humidity dome. Expect germination in 7 to 14 days.
Transplant seedlings outdoors after your last frost date once they have developed true leaves and hardened off gradually to outdoor conditions.
Direct sow seeds outdoors after all danger of frost has passed, as this is a half-hardy plant.
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