Brunfelsia americana

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Brunfelsia americana (Lady of the Night), native to Brazil, is a large shrub growing 5-10 ft tall. It prefers full sun to semi-shade, regular watering and well-drained soils. This plant produces creamy white to off-white flowers which are quite fragrant especially at night. They are also attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.

Brunfelsia americana can be grown in a container in cold regions in USDA Zone 9-11, but is only mature-plant cold hardy down to temperatures in the 30s F for a short time. To ensure that your plant survives during cold weather, make sure it is planted in a large enough container, so that it can be moved indoors in late autumn. When keeping the plant indoors, make sure it is placed in a bright window and watered regularly.

In conclusion, Brunfelsia americana is a beautiful and low-maintenance shrub, perfect for any garden. It's attractive flowers, with their sweet fragrant scent at night, will attract butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. However, caution should be taken when handling the plant, as all parts of it are highly toxic.

Similar plants:

• Brunfelsia australis, Brunfelsia bonodora, Brunfelsia latifolia (Yesterday-Today-and-Tomorrow)
• Brunfelsia densifolia (Serpentine Hill rain tree)
• Brunfelsia gigantea (Lady of the Night)
• Brunfelsia grandiflora (Yesterday -Today -Tomorrow, Kiss-me-quick, Royal Purple Brunfelsia)
• Brunfelsia isola (Hybrid Brunfelsia, Purple Lady of the Night)
• Brunfelsia jamaicensis, Brunfelsia plicata (Lady of the Night)
• Brunfelsia lactea (Lady of the night)
• Brunfelsia magnifica Floribunda (Morning, Noon and Night)
• Brunfelsia manaca, Brunfelsia currugata (Manaca)
• Brunfelsia mire (Brunfelsia)