Common Tobacco

Common Tobacco Nicotiana tabacum is a tall ornamental plant known for its large lush leaves and clusters of fragrant tubular pink or white flowers Traditionally cultivated for its leaves this historic plant also serves as a striking addition to ornamental gardens It attracts pollinators like moths and hummingbirds especially in the evening when its scent is strongest Thriving in full sun and well drained soil Common Tobacco is both visually impressive and culturally significant

Usage and Benefits

Common Tobacco should be planted in spring after the last frost in full sun with well drained soil Space plants about eighteen to twenty four inches apart and water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged This plant blooms in summer producing fragrant flowers that attract pollinators especially at dusk Its large leaves have been traditionally harvested for tobacco products while the plant also adds ornamental value to gardens and landscapes

Fun Fact

Common Tobacco has been cultivated for thousands of years and played an important role in many cultures for ceremonial and medicinal purposes while also being a major commercial crop worldwide