Annual flower
Flowering Tobacco plant profile
Nicotiana alata
An annual flower for full sun.
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When to plant
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Browse full-sun annual flowersGrowing conditions
- Sun
- Full sun
- Lifecycle
- Annual
- Spacing
- 12 to 14 in apart
Common problems
Watch for these
Also watch for: tobacco mosaic virus near nightshades, self seeding.
Next steps
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Evidence trail
Evidence behind this profile
Original extension and institutional publications behind the planting, care, and safety facts on this page.
- Nicotiana alata (Flowering Tobacco)
North Carolina Extension Gardener Plant Toolbox (NC State Extension). Supports general reference. Checked 2026-06-18.