Jasmine Tobacco
Nicotiana alata
Traits
Varieties We Bring In
Last received Sep 18, 2026.
We bring this in seasonally, so what is on the lot changes week to week. A received date shows when it last came in, not that it is here today.
Call (904) 471-0440 to confirm this plant and size before you make the trip.
About Jasmine Tobacco
Jasmine tobacco (Nicotiana alata) is a fragrant, fast-growing annual grown for its clusters of tubular, star-shaped flowers in white, pink, red, and lime green that open in the evening to release a sweet jasmine-like scent. In NE Florida it excels as a fall-planted cool-season annual, blooming from late winter through spring; it attracts hummingbirds and hawkmoths. Starting at $2.49.
Plant details
- Bloom Season
- Spring, Summer, Fall
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Foliage
- Herbaceous annual
- Soil
- Loam, Rich, Moist, Well-drained
Care essentials
Prefers full sun to partial shade; in NE Florida, afternoon shade helps extend the bloom season into the warmer months. Plant in fall for best winter-to-spring performance, as plants decline in the peak summer heat.
Keep soil consistently moist but well-drained; water regularly during dry spells. Avoid overhead watering to reduce risk of fungal disease on the large, sticky leaves.
Plant in fertile, moist, well-drained soil amended with compost. Feed every 4–6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced water-soluble fertilizer to sustain vigorous blooming.
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Common questions
Is Jasmine Tobacco a good plant for St. Augustine?
Jasmine Tobacco is a plant for Zone 9b coastal Florida gardens, reaching 2-4 ft × 1-2 ft.