Brunfelsia Species, Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow, Paraguay Jasmine
Brunfelsiaaustralis

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Brunfelsia (brun-FELZ-ee-uh)
Species: australis (aw-STRAL-iss)

Synonym:Brunfelsia hopeana var. australis

Synonym:Brunfelsia paraguayensis

Synonym:Brunfelsia uniflora f. intermedia

Synonym:Brunfelsia uniflora f. obovatifolia

Synonym:Franciscea australis

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings
By simple layering

Seed Collecting