Nicotiana affinis, commonly known as Sweet Scented Nicotiana or Flowering Nicotiana, is prized for its highly fragrant, star-shaped blooms that release their strongest scent during the evening. These elegant flowers brighten garden beds, borders, patios, and pathways with their soft colors and lush foliage.

Easy to grow and excellent for attracting pollinators, this variety is a favorite among home gardeners who want a long-lasting, ornamental flowering plant. These high-quality, non-GMO seeds offer reliable germination and continuous flowering from summer through fall.

Key Features

• Produces fragrant, star-shaped flowers

• Ideal for evening-scented gardens

• Excellent for borders, walkways, and landscape accents

• Attracts beneficial pollinators

• Non-GMO, high-quality seeds

• Long flowering season with minimal maintenance

• Suitable for beginner and advanced gardeners

Specifications

Botanical Name: Nicotiana affinis
Common Name (US): Flowering Nicotiana / Sweet Scented Nicotiana
Plant Type: Annual (can overwinter in warm regions)
Seed Type: High-Quality, Non-GMO
Bloom Season: Summer to Early Fall
Flower Colors: White or pastel shades (varies by strain)
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9–11 (grown as annual in zones 3–8)
Sun Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Soil Type: Moist, well-drained, fertile soil
Plant Height: 24–36 inches
Spacing: 12–18 inches
Watering: Moderate; prefers consistently moist soil
Germination Time: 10–20 days
Temperature for Germination: 65–75°F
Growth Habit: Upright, flowering ornamental plant
Uses: Garden beds, borders, cottage gardens, fragrant garden displays
Important Note: This plant is grown only for ornamental purposes, not for any form of consumption.

Planting Guide

1. Sowing Indoors

• Start seeds indoors 8–10 weeks before the last frost.

• Do not cover seeds; they require light to germinate.

• Mist lightly and keep soil moist, not soaked.

2. Light & Temperature

• Provide bright, indirect light.

• Keep temperature between 65–75°F for strong germination.

3. Transplanting Outdoors

• Harden off seedlings for 7 days before planting outside.

• Plant after the danger of frost has passed.

• Choose a sunny or lightly shaded spot with rich soil.

4. Watering & Care

• Maintain even soil moisture.

• Mulch to retain soil moisture and reduce weeds.

• Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming.

• Taller plants may benefit from light staking.

5. Blooming Period

• Produces continuous blooms throughout summer, with the strongest evening fragrance.

Benefits

• Adds fragrance to nighttime gardens

• Stunning ornamental flowers for borders and walkways

• Low maintenance and fast-growing

• Great for pollinator-friendly gardening