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Nicotiana attenuata

Also Known As

  • Coyote Tobacco

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 2'-5'
  • W: 1'-2'

planting zones

  • 1-12

Nicotiana attenuata plant details

Nicotiana attenuata is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Nicotiana attenuata

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 5 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Nicotiana attenuata

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, humidity
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Gardening facts about Nicotiana attenuata plant

How to Grow Nicotiana attenuata

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Special Situation

    • humidity tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 2'-3'

Width: 1'-2'

  • sun - mostly shade
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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 3'-4'

Width: 1'-2'

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Plant Type

Perennial, Annual / Biennial

Zones

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Size

Height: 24"-36"

Width: 18"-30"

  • mostly sun - mostly shade
  • regular
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Zones

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Size

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Width: 1'-2'

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Plant Type

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Zones

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Size

Height: 5'-8'

Width: 2'-3'

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