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The unusual popular name of this medium-sized shrub becomes clear to anyone who observes it over the course of two or three days. Its tubular fragrant flowers change from purple to lavender and then to white over a three day period (First they open as rich lavender blue; then they change to pale lavender and finally to almost white before they fall). Then all three colors can be seen on the same plant.

Brunfelsia grandiflora ( Yesterday-Today-Tomorrow) is a large shrub of the nightshade family, native to Brazil. This particular species is the fast growing, and can reach a height up to 5-10 ft tall, but is a slower growing than many of its relatives. It is an evergreen with glossy green leaves and can display a stunning display of pink, white and off-white flowers in the late autumn and late winter. The flowers are star-shaped, appear in clusters and can fill the garden with a sweet and delicate fragrance. It also attracts hummingbirds, butterflues and other pollinators to its soft petals.

The Brunfelsia grandiflora performs best when grown in USDA Zone 9-11 in the US and requires regular water in most climates. This shrub can tolerate a mature plant's temperature down to at least 30F for a short period of time. It's a great choice for a garden bed or border background and can also be grown in large pots with a rich soil and well-drained soil. In cooler region it best grown in pots near the entrance or close to a window, as it can easily adapts to partial shade or semi-shade environment.

Brunfelsia grandiflora is a drought tolerant plant and requires minimal care. It can do well with regular watering and occasional fertilizing, as well as removal of faded flowers and leaves. With enough sun and moisture it will certainly be able to thrive and become a great addition to any garden.

All parts of a plant are toxic, especially roots and fruits, to a lesser degree leaves.

This is a new cultivar created as a cross between B. americana and B. grandiflora. It has advantages of fragrant cream-colored brunfelsias and light purple color of flowers that change sometimes to cream-yellowing, remaining purple margins. Very slow-growing.

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

The genus Brunfelsia belongs to the alkaloid-rich family Solanaceae and usually is placed in the relatively advanced tribe Salpiglossideae. Brunfelsia is a medium-sized genus of about 42 species of small trees and shrubs: 22 species are confined to the West Indies; 20 species are found in tropical South America. B. Mire and the related B. hydrangeiformis cause paralysis and stimulation of the

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.

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.

Brunfelsia densifolia grows in USDA Zone 9-11 and can reach a mature height of 5-10 ft. Once established, it requires very little water and can tolerate periods of drought. When watering, they should be kept on the dry side as they don't appreciate being over-watered. It can survive short periods of cold as low as the 30s F for a short time, making it a very cold hardy plant.

Brunfelsia densifolia has very attractive, fragrant white or off-white flowers that alternate with yellow or orange flowers from year to year. This plant is relatively easy to care for and grows best in full sun to semi-shade. In cold regions, the plant is best grown in a container and brought in over winter to prevent leaf damage from cold. When caring for Brunfelsia densifolia in container, water regularly but maintain a soil that drains well. Feed your serpentine hill rain tree with a balanced fertilizer formula every two months during the growing season and once a year in winter. Prune any damaged branches in the spring, and deadhead spent flowers to encourage new bloom.

Brunfelsia gigantea is a large shrub that grows to about 5-10 feet tall. It is native to Brazil and is known for its beautiful white, off-white flowers and fragrant scent. It attracts butterflies and hummingbirds. Even though this plant looks beautiful, all parts of it should be considered poisonous or toxic to the touch, especially the roots and the fruits.

Brunfelsia gigantea grows best in full sun to semi-shade and requires regular watering for health and growth. In USDA Zones 9-11, this plant does very well in a pot, as it can handle colder regions. To plant a Brunfelsia in a pot, make sure the pot is large enough and has good drainage, then fill it with a good quality soil mix that drains well. Provide enough space between plants, and make sure to water regularly and occasionally fertilize. As they grow, they may need pruning and may develop a leggy look. If this happens, prune the plant to give it a more compact shape, but avoid cutting through the flowering parts of the plant.