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    Nicandra physalodes 'Black Pod'

    Also Known As

    • Shoo-Fly Plant

    Plant type

    annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 1-12

    Nicandra physalodes 'Black Pod' plant details

    Nicandra physalodes 'Black Pod' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall and summer blue flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Nicandra physalodes 'Black Pod'

    Plant type: annual / biennial
    Plant family: solanaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: cutting garden, dried-arrangements, easy-to-grow, floriferous, heirloom, long-blooming, self-sowing

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Nicandra physalodes 'Black Pod'

    USDA Zones: 1 - 12
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A variation of the classic Shoo-Fly plant that arrived to England from its native Peru in 1759, this lustily growing old-fashioned flower has deep lavender blue blooms with striping inside. Chinese lantern shaped dangling seed pods colored shiny patent leather black dry to a soft aged linen hue and make large dry flower arrangements. Self sows abundantly, but easy to remove unwanted seedlings, we recommend cutting before capsules degrade in late fall.

    By: Select Seeds

    Gardening facts about Nicandra physalodes 'Black Pod' plant

    How to Grow Nicandra physalodes 'Black Pod'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    Nicandra physalodes

    aka Nicandra physaloides, Apple of Peru, Shoo Fly, Shoofly

    Plant Type

    Annual / Biennial

    Zones

    1-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-48"

    Width: 12"-24"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular - low
    Photo of Nicandra physalodes flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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