Brunfelsia Species, Lady of the Night
Brunfelsiaamericana

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Brunfelsia (brun-FELZ-ee-uh)
Species: americana (a-mer-ih-KAY-na)

Synonym:Brunfelsia abbottii

Synonym:Brunfelsia fallax

Synonym:Brunfelsia latifolia

Synonym:Brunfelsia terminalis

Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry