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Nicotiana alata 'Perfume Deep Purple'

 
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Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Nicotiana (nih-ko-she-AH-na) (Info)
Species: alata (a-LAY-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Perfume Deep Purple

3 vendors have this plant for sale.

10 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Annuals

Height:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness:
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
Purple

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage:
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel

Seed Collecting:
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds

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No positives
No neutrals
1 negative

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Negative onewish1 On Sep 6, 2009, onewish1 from Denville, NJ (Zone 6a) wrote:

despite the name mine had no scent... grew to be a nice plant but giving it a negative because of lack of perfume

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Prospect, Kentucky
Florence, Mississippi
Denville, New Jersey
Vancouver, Washington



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