Brunfelsia jamaicensis

Also Known As

Queen of the Night

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 6'-7'
W: 4'-5'

planting zones

10a-11

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Brunfelsia jamaicensis plant details

Brunfelsia jamaicensis is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Brunfelsia jamaicensis

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 5 FT - wide, 6 FT - 7 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: fragrant, rare

GROWING CONDITIONS for Brunfelsia jamaicensis

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

The long tubular, white-to-cream flowers exude a fragrance beyond our everyday senses. This endangered species from the Blue Mountains of Jamaica flowers from early spring through fall. The fragrance intensifies at night, often filling the growing area with its rich scent.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

Clusters of fragrant creamy white 2" flowers with undulating petals are born on long slender tubes above the dark green glossy foliage. The sweet perfumy fragrance of this Brunfelsia is released at night and typically flowers in spring. Rare and endangered due to habitat loss in its native Jamaica.