Jasmine tobacco

Nicotiana alata

Pet & Human Safety

People: No hazard foundPets: Toxic to pets

Hazardous parts

No hazardous parts found.

Preparation

Not applicable; this is an ornamental plant.

Hazard type

NC State's Plant Toolbox page has no human poison section. This is not a statement that the plant is safe to eat.

Hazard route

none named by the sources used

How complete this information is

The safety information on this page is partial. Where a source covers a point, it is shown; where none does, the page says so.

Toxic to pets

The pet verdict rests on an ASPCA page for the whole genus. Flowering tobacco; ASPCA page is N. glauca.

PlotAndPetal cannot tell you whether a plant you found can be eaten. Only someone who can see the plant can identify it.

Poison control

If someone has collapsed, cannot be woken, is having a seizure or has trouble breathing, call 911 now. For any other possible poisoning, call Poison Help: 1-800-222-1222.

Emergency number source: U.S. federal law (47 U.S.C. § 251(e)(3)), read 2026-10-07.

Naturalist Lore

Historical Background & Breeding Lore

The history of this plant and its name, and how it was bred, where we have them.

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Care

Hardiness zones: Not checked yet
Light: Full sun to part shade; some afternoon shade is appreciated, especially in hot southern climates.
Water needs: high
Mature size: 3 to 5 feet tall and 1 to 2 feet wide; allow 12 to 14 inches between plants (NC State Extension).

Soil & Drainage

Pruning & Flush Rhythm

Feeding Schedule

How to prepare the soil, when and what to feed, and how and when to prune where that applies.

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