Manyflower Tobacco
Nicotiana acuminata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–48" H × 6"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
WA
Pollinators
moths, hummingbirds
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Manyflower tobacco is a native annual wildflower that produces clusters of small, tubular flowers from summer through early fall. This upright plant reaches 1-4 feet tall and thrives in sunny, dry conditions with minimal water once established.
In an HOA neighborhood
Manyflower Tobacco takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Works well in: backyard only.
- Tobacco plant may cause concerns due to name association
- Can appear weedy or untidy as annual dies back
- May self-seed unpredictably
Wildlife value
The tubular flowers are specifically adapted to attract night-flying moths and hummingbirds. This plant provides important nectar sources during late summer when many other natives have finished blooming.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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