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Brunfelsia pauciflora

Also Known As

  • Brazil Raintree
  • Morning, Noon and Night
  • Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

Plant type

shrub

size

  • H: 3'-8'
  • W: 2'-5'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Brunfelsia pauciflora plant details

Brunfelsia pauciflora is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer lavender, purple and white flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in acidic and alkaline soil. A good option if you're seeking something seaside / salt tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Brunfelsia pauciflora

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender, purple and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: fragrant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Brunfelsia pauciflora

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: seaside / salt
Soil needs: acidic and alkaline

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Fragrant 2" blooms were purple yesterday, lavender today, and white tomorrow. A woody shrub-like tropical producing clusters of blooms in summer. Evergreen above Zone 9. A popular garden shrub for mild climates.

Gardening facts about Brunfelsia pauciflora plant

How to Grow Brunfelsia pauciflora

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular
  • Soil Needs

    • acidic
    • alkaline
  • Special Situation

    • seaside / salt tolerant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • lavender
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
    • fall
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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