Tobacco Seeds Jasmine, or Nicotiana alata, is best known for its beautiful, fragrant flowers and ability to attract pollinators like bees and butterflies. It has a unique, sweet fragrance reminiscent of—you guessed it—jasmine. One of the most striking features of this tobacco plant is the way its flowers open in the evening, releasing their fragrance as the sun goes down making them an ideal plant for nighttime gardens or for creating a romantic atmosphere.