
LIFE CYCLE
Annual
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Upright
GROWTH HABIT
Low growing
BLOOM SEASON
Spring
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Not applicable
SUITABLE FOR
Outdoor garden
SEED TYPE
Premium garden
PLANT TYPE
Flowering bulbous/perennial plant
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
Not applicable
PLANT HEIGHT
Medium
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full sun
WATER NEEDS
Low to moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
Cool-season annual
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
15–20 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
2–3 mm
GROWING CONDITIONS
Cool climate
Frequently Asked Questions
Is "meadow tobacco" the same as tobacco grown for smoking?
Is "meadow tobacco" the same as tobacco grown for smoking?
No, this is ornamental flowering tobacco (Nicotiana), grown for its blooms and fragrance, not the commercial tobacco crop used in cigarettes.
Can meadow tobacco flowers or leaves be consumed or smoked?
Can meadow tobacco flowers or leaves be consumed or smoked?
No, ornamental Nicotiana is grown purely as a garden flower and isn't intended for consumption or smoking; some species can be toxic if ingested.
Why do flowering tobacco blooms seem more fragrant at night?
Why do flowering tobacco blooms seem more fragrant at night?
Many Nicotiana varieties release their strongest scent in the evening to attract night-flying pollinating moths.
How is meadow tobacco mix typically used in garden design?
How is meadow tobacco mix typically used in garden design?
It's popular in cottage gardens, naturalized meadow plantings, and evening gardens for its fragrance and airy habit.
What pollinators are drawn to flowering tobacco?
What pollinators are drawn to flowering tobacco?
Hawk moths and other night-flying moths are especially attracted to its tubular, fragrant blooms after dusk.
Will meadow tobacco reseed itself for the following year?
Will meadow tobacco reseed itself for the following year?
In many climates it self-sows readily, often returning informally in the same area the next season.