Snake River Seed Cooperative Inc Nicotiana Perfume
Best fragrant heirloom flower for evening garden enthusiasts.
This fragrant annual produces a profusion of tube-shaped purple blooms throughout the season. It is an easy-going, open-pollinated variety that thrives in garden beds and pairs beautifully with other floral plantings.
$4.79
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking a sensory experience for their evening outdoor spaces
- Nature enthusiasts wanting to support local wildlife and beneficial insects
- Sustainable growers looking for hardy, regionally adapted flower varieties
Who should skip it
- Parents or pet owners with curious animals and small children
- Landscapers needing plants that maintain peak aesthetics during daylight hours
- Meticulous gardeners who prefer strictly controlled and contained planting schemes
Performance breakdown
Fragrance potency
Intense, sweet scent profile that reliably perfumes entire garden beds.
Germination ease
Requires light and patience, making it accessible but not foolproof.
Bloom duration
Consistent flowering keeps the garden vibrant well into the season.
Garden versatility
Compact height makes it a perfect filler for mixed floral arrangements.
Seed viability
Open-pollinated genetics ensure robust, predictable growth from every packet.
Maintenance level
Low-fuss annual that thrives with minimal intervention once established.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Nicotiana sylvestris
Plant Type
Flower
Lifecycle
Annual
Seed Count
200
Days to Maturity
60 days
Planting Depth
On surface
Seed Spacing
12 inches
Days to Germination
7-21 days
Mature Height
24 inches
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