Brunfelsia americana

Also Known As

American Brunfelsia
Lady of the Night

Plant type

shrub

size

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

planting zones

10a-11

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Brunfelsia americana plant details

Brunfelsia americana 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 acidic, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Brunfelsia americana

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, houseplant, rare, year-round-interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Brunfelsia americana

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

Soil needs: acidic, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

LADY OF THE NIGHT - Extremely fragrant, probably the most fragrant of all Brunfelsia. Masses of large creamy white 3-5" long tubular flowers spring thru summer and periodically yearround. Leathery light green foliage is evergreen, growing 4-5' in part shade. Flowers are followed by berry like fruits. Fragrance begins at dusk. A great houseplant. Rare, unusual, hard to find.

By: Accents for Home and 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.