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Genus: Nicotiana Species: tabacum Common Name: Tobacco Family: Solanaceae Order: Solanales Native: Tropical America Habit: Annual, biennial or perennial Height: 2 to 5 feet Width: 1.5 to 2.5 feet Flowering Season: Summer Flower Color: Cream, pink or red Propagation: Seed Zone: It is hardy to zone 8 Note: This frost tender plant is grown extensively for use in chewing and smoking. Prefers sunny, moderately dry, well-drained, ordinary garden soil.