Purple Perfume Tobacco

Purple Perfume Tobacco Nicotiana x sanderae is a beautifully fragrant flowering plant prized for its rich purple blooms and sweet evening scent This ornamental tobacco variety produces elegant star shaped flowers that open fully in the late afternoon and attract night flying pollinators like moths Ideal for borders containers or moon gardens it thrives in sunny to partially shaded areas with well drained soil A favorite among gardeners seeking beauty fragrance and pollinator friendly planting

Usage and Benefits

Purple Perfume Tobacco should be planted in spring after the danger of frost has passed in well drained soil with full sun to partial shade Space plants about twelve to eighteen inches apart and water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged This plant blooms from late summer to early fall producing fragrant flowers that attract moths and other night pollinators It is excellent for adding scent and color to borders containers and moon gardens

Fun Fact

Purple Perfume Tobacco is known for its strong sweet fragrance that intensifies in the evening making it a popular choice for moon gardens and attracting nocturnal pollinators such as moths