Nicotiana Seeds (Ornamental Tobacco) - Sylvestris
70-75 Days to maturity from transplant. Nicotiana sylvestris. Variety Type Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, perennial, organic, open-pollinated, heirloom. Suitable for growing in containers, garden plots, raised beds, and greenhouses. Sylvestris Nicotiana is a dramatic, night-fragrant showstopper. A tall plant with pendulous, long, white tubular blooms that perfume the evening garden. Easy to grow from seed when started indoors, it adds both elegance and allure to borders, cut-flower arrangements, or moonlit garden corners. A favorite with hummingbirds. ~250,000 seeds/oz. 100 Seed Packet.
Growing Sylvestris Nicotiana Ornamental Tobacco in the Flower Garden
Sow seeds on the surface of the starting mix (do not cover, as light aids germination). Start indoors 6 to 8 weeks before the last frost, then transplant seedlings spaced about 12 to 18 inches apart.
Provide full sun or partial shade with well-drained soil; keep evenly moist. Stake or support if needed, and plant alongside pollinator-friendly companions like trumpet vine or evening primrose.
Harvesting of Sylvestris Nicotiana
This plant makes striking cut flowers—cut stems early in the morning when blooms are fragrant, and place immediately into clean water; change water daily for best vase life.
About Sylvestris Nicotiana Flower Seeds
Also known as flowering tobacco, this heirloom plant is beloved for its long white tubular blooms and sweet evening fragrance. A classic border plant that performs best when started indoors and grown in long-season gardens.
Loved by nocturnal pollinators and valued in cottage and moonlight gardens for its perfume and architectural form.
Stories From Our Gardeners
"An incredible, heavenly scent drifts through the yard at dusk and always makes me pause for more night-gardening. Just be ready for some lanky stems—they’re tall and proud!"
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- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer |
Sylvestris Nicotiana Seeds Per Package:
- 100 Seed Packet
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=======Basic Info
| Latin Name: | Nicotiana sylvestris |
| Sylvestris Nicotiana Color: | White tubular flowers |
Growing Info
| Hardiness Zone: | Annual 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Days to Maturity: | 70-75 |
| Days to Germination: | 10-21 |
| Seeding Depth: | surface sow (light required) |
| Plant Spacing: | 12-18 inches |
| Row Spacing: | 12-18 inches |
| Plant Height: | 60-72 inches |
| Growth Habit: | Upright |
| Soil Preference: | Well drained loam. |
| Temperature Preference: | Warmer 65-75 F |
| Light Preference: | Full Sun/Partial Shade |
Other
| Direct Sow: | Not recommended |
| Start Indoors: | Yes, 6-8 weeks before transplanting. |
| Plant Width: | 12-18 inches |
| Deer Resistant: | Yes |
| Germination Temperature: | 65-75 F |
| Pests and Diseases: | Generally resistant; may fall prey to tobacco hornworm or fungal leaf spots if overcrowded. |
| Climate Tolerance: | Heat, Humidity |