Brunfelsia jamaicensis (Lady of the Night)
Brunfelsia jamaicensis (Lady of the Night) with clusters of fragrant white flowers and green foliage.
Botanical names: Brunfelsia jamaicensis, Brunfelsia plicata
Common name: Lady of the Night
Family: Solanaceae
Origin: Jamaica
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Tolerates light freezing to about 30°F for short periods (mature plants). Young plants must be protected.
Watering: Regular
Flower color: White and off-white
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Irritating or toxic: Toxic plant/plant part
Fragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirdsBrunfelsia plicata is a fast-growing, small, erect, delightfully fragrant flowering shrub endemic to Jamaica. The sturdy, dark green leaves make a good background for the showy, white flowers. The creamy white flowers with long tubes are extremely fragrant after dark. In some places it is known as Lady of the Night, though a number of other scented plants have also been given this name. Blooms fall to winter. It
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Brunfelsia jamaicensis (Lady of the Night) white flower cluster nestled among dark green foliage.
Brunfelsia jamaicensis (Lady of the Night) with green leaves and round brown fruit clusters
Brunfelsia jamaicensis (Lady of the Night) showing cluster of white flower petals with ruffled edges
Brunfelsia jamaicensis (Lady of the Night) white flower cluster with several soft petals open wide
Brunfelsia jamaicensis (Lady of the Night) white flower clusters resting on thick dark green foliage
Brunfelsia jamaicensis (Lady of the Night) showing clusters of white flowers nestled among dark green foliage.
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/brunfelsia_plicata.htm
Rare and hard to find species, with the largest wavy shaped flowers, Brunfelsia plicata (jamaicensis) is a fast-growing, small, erect, delightfully fragrant flowering shrub endemic to Jamaica. The sturdy, dark green leaves make a good background for the showy flowers. The creamy white flowers with long tubes and wavy margins are extremely fragrant after dark. Blooms fall to winter. It's a specimen plant. Perfect houseplant for a bright window.
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Pikake - Fragrant Flower Booster
Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Pikake - Fragrant Flower Booster
Grown in
10"/3 gal pot