Brunfelsia Species, Lady of the Night, Raintree

Brunfelsianitida

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Brunfelsia (brun-FELZ-ee-uh)
Species
nitida (NI-ti-duh)
Synonym
Brunfelsia parvifolia
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Smooth
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Santa Barbara, California

Miami, Florida

Panama City Beach, Florida

Saint Petersburg, Florida

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| May 2013 | positive

This is a lovely plant to have in the garden.I had this plant for over 5 years and it constantly rewards me with beautiful scented bloom...Read More

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