Nicandra physalodes (Shoo-Fly Plant)

Nicandra physalodes (Shoo-Fly Plant) with green fruit pods on dark purple stems, close up.
Nicandra physalodes (Shoo-Fly Plant) with green fruit pods attached to thick dark purple stems.

Botanical name: Nicandra physalodes

Common name: Shoo-Fly Plant

Family: Solanaceae

Origin: Peru

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 4-8

Large shrub 5-10 ft tallPlant form: Large bush
Plant mature sizeMature height: 5-10 ft
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-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: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Blue, lavender, purple flowersFlower color: 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
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The plants are adorned with solitary violet bell-shaped flowers with white centers.

All parts of the plant are poisonous and care should be taken in using in the landscape. Annual.


Image gallery: 13 images
Nicandra physalodes (Shoo-Fly Plant) with light blue flower and green leaves close up
Nicandra physalodes (Shoo-Fly Plant) with light blue flower emerging from green, dark-spotted calyx
Nicandra physalodes green foliage with purple stems and lantern fruit close up
Nicandra physalodes green leaves with purple stems and several lantern fruit pods
Nicandra physalodes green fruit clusters hanging on leafy stems during a close up
Nicandra physalodes fruit with green husks hanging on dense, leafy green stems.
Nicandra physalodes plant with green leaves and purple flower in close up view
Nicandra physalodes with lobed green leaves and small purple flower on stems.
Nicandra physalodes green leaves with brown fruit hanging from dark purple stems
Nicandra physalodes with green leaves and brown fruit on dark purple stems.
Nicandra physalodes (Shoo-Fly Plant) blue flower with purple center and green leaves close up
Nicandra physalodes (Shoo-Fly Plant) flower with deep purple center and green lobed leaves around it
Nicandra physalodes (Shoo-Fly Plant) green fruit with many large serrated leaves on a branch.
Nicandra physalodes (Shoo-Fly Plant) shows a unique inflated green fruit among dense pointed foliage.
Nicandra physalodes (Shoo-Fly Plant) with purple flower and green leaves on this plant branch
Nicandra physalodes (Shoo-Fly Plant) with a solitary purple flower and green paper-like seed pods
Nicandra physalodes (Shoo-Fly Plant) with purple flower and wide green leaves close up
Nicandra physalodes (Shoo-Fly Plant) with purple flower and green leaves surrounded by papery seed pods.
Nicandra physalodes (Shoo-Fly Plant) with purple and white flower, close up shot.
Nicandra physalodes (Shoo-Fly Plant) purple flower with white center surrounded by green serrated leaves.
Nicandra physalodes (Shoo-Fly Plant) close up purple flower with white center and green foliage
Nicandra physalodes (Shoo-Fly Plant) with its light purple flower above serrated green leaves.
Nicandra physalodes (Shoo-Fly Plant) tan and purple fruit on a plant close up
Nicandra physalodes (Shoo-Fly Plant) with papery tan seed pods and purple markings on green foliage.
Nicandra physalodes (Shoo-Fly Plant) with green leaves and light green calyces on a branch
Nicandra physalodes (Shoo-Fly Plant) with jagged green leaves and light green papery calyces on branches.


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