Nicotiana Deep Purple Perfume Tobacco Seeds

Nicotiana x sanderae — Nicotiana Deep Purple Perfume Tobacco is a fragrant annual with deep purple star-shaped flowers for evening scent, containers, borders, and pollinator gardens.

This guide covers growing conditions, seed-starting basics, garden uses, and ordering information for Seedman customers.

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Nicotiana Deep Purple Perfume Tobacco with fragrant purple star flowers

Plant Profile

Botanical Name:
Nicotiana x sanderae
Common Name:
Nicotiana Deep Purple Perfume Tobacco
Category:
Flowering tobacco seeds
USDA Zones:
Warm-season annual
Height:
Often 16–24 inches
Light:
Full sun to partial shade

Why Grow Nicotiana Deep Purple Perfume Tobacco?

Nicotiana Deep Purple Perfume Tobacco is a fragrant annual with deep purple star-shaped flowers for evening scent, containers, borders, and pollinator gardens. It is a useful addition for gardeners looking for distinctive seed-grown plants with edible, ornamental, fragrant, pollinator, vegetable, or wildflower value.

Note: Flowering tobacco is grown as an ornamental plant and is not intended for smoking or consumption.

Seed Germination Guide

Surface sow fine seed or cover very lightly. Start indoors and transplant after frost into warm soil.

Seed germination can vary by freshness, storage, temperature, and growing conditions. Use clean containers and a well-drained seed-starting medium.

Garden & Landscape Uses

Nicotiana Deep Purple Perfume Tobacco can be used where its mature size, sunlight needs, and moisture preferences are matched to the site. For best performance, provide full sun to partial shade and average moisture; well-drained soil.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nicotiana Deep Purple Perfume Tobacco best for?

Nicotiana Deep Purple Perfume Tobacco is grown for fragrant flowers, evening gardens, containers, and summer borders.

Is flowering tobacco grown for smoking?

No. These nicotiana varieties are grown as ornamental flowering plants.

Should nicotiana seed be covered deeply?

No. The fine seed is surface sown or barely covered.

Does nicotiana attract pollinators?

Yes. The flowers can attract moths, bees, and hummingbirds depending on variety.