Brunfelsia australis (Yesterday-Today-and-Tomorrow)

Brunfelsia australis (Yesterday-Today-and-Tomorrow) with purple and white flower on a green plant
Brunfelsia australis (Yesterday-Today-and-Tomorrow) with clusters of purple and white flower on green foliage.
Brunfelsia australis

Botanical names: Brunfelsia australis, Brunfelsia bonodora, Brunfelsia latifolia

Common name: Yesterday-Today-and-Tomorrow

Family: Solanaceae

Origin: Argentina, Paraguay, Brazil

USDA Zone: 9-11

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeShadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade
Subtropical plant. Mature plant cold hardy at least to 30s F for a short timeCold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
Pink flowersWhite, off-white flowersBlue, lavender, purple flowersFlower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Toxic or PoisonousIrritating or toxic: Toxic plant/plant part
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

The fragrant flowers open purple, fade to lavender, then white. There are 42 known species of Brunfelsia ranging from shrubs to trees. Brunfelsia are in the Solanaceae, the family rich in alkaloids.

See article about Brunfelsias: Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Brunfelsia from Brazil.

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Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/brunfelsia_australis.htm

Brunfelsia australis, Morning, Noon and Night

Dwarf variety of Yesterday-Today-and-Tomorrow. Very compact bushy shrub, 2-3 ft tall. The fragrant flowers open purple, fade to lavender, then white. Very rare brunfelsia, collectable item.
See article about Brunfelsias: Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow, Brunfelsia from Brazil.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Megaflor - Bloom Nutrition Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot