Latin Name: Nicotiana x sandarae
Alternative Names: Woodland Tobacco, Night Scented Tobacco
Main Uses: Ornamental, Moon garden
Zone Hardiness: Annual (reseeding)
Exposure: Full sun to part sun
Height: 45 - 60 cm (18 - 24 inches)
Flower Color: purple
Flowering Time: July to September (or first frost)
Seed Source: Organically grown

Germination: 10 - 21 days at 21° C.
Sowing Indoors: 6 - 8 weeks before the last frost date. Sow 5 - 8 seeds per cell or plug. For best results, apply Sea Magic™ kelp from the first watering. Apply a seedling-starter fertilizer such as Evolve Seedling once the second set of true leaves has appeared, and then alternate between the kelp and seedling starter until transplant.
Sowing Outdoors: Sow seeds directly in the garden in early June, once the soil has warmed and there is no chance of frost. Direct-seeding is an easy way to start Nicotianas.
Planting depth: Direct-sow seeds by scattering lightly on the soil surface. Lightly press into the soil.

Growing in Containers: Well-suited for large raised beds, but not smaller containers.

Growing in Mixed Planters: Not suited for mixed planters.

Fertilizing (Garden): Plant in a garden bed recently amended with quality compost. No additional fertilizing is required.

Watering (Garden): Water deeply to establish. Water mature plants weekly during hot weather.

Pest/Disease Issues: Nicotiana attracts aphids, whitefly, beetles and cutworms away from Broccoli, Cauliflower and Broad beans (this is a good organic gardening strategy!).

Suitability for Indoors: Not suited for indoors.