Brunfelsia americana
Posted: August 3rd, 2013, 7:37 pm
| Botanical Name | Brunfelsia americana |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Brunfelsia |
| Specie | americana |
| Common Name | Lady of the Night |
| Life Cycle | Tropicals and Tender Perennials |
| Fragrant or Not | Yes |
| Category(Bush/Vine/Tree) | Shrubs |
| Height | 4-6 ft. |
| Spacing | 24-36 in. |
| Flowering Months | summer |
| Flower Color | White/Near White Cream/Tan |
| Growing Areas | All hot areas of pakistan |
| Frost Tender | yes |
| Exposure | Sun to Partial Shade |
| Soil pH | tolerant |
| Propagation | From seed |
| Uses | ornamental,fragrant plant |
| Other Details | Native to the West Indies, this Brunfelsia Lady of the Night grows on thin, flexible woody stems. The leaves are dark, leathery, and evergreen..The amazing feature, and the reason for its name, is that after sundown Lady of the Night flowers become wildly fragrant. Within seconds after sundown, the aroma bursts forth from zero to full power. There is absolutely no smell nor hint of aroma in daylight hours. The intoxicating scent goes all night long then stops exactly at sunrise.This Lady of the Night enjoys partial shade and wind protection. Lady of the Night does well in ordinary sandy soils, never gets any pests and is a light feeder. Because it blooms well in medium shade, Lady of the Night makes a unique rare houseplant with minimal care. |
image courtesy UMARKHAN MARDAN.
