Family: Solanaceae

Lady of the night is an upright, vase-shaped shrub. Utility friendly, it won’t grow above 10 feet. Lady of the night is native to the West Indies. As the common name suggests, nighttime is when it’s most fragrant. This species is the most aromatic of all the Brunfelsia species. It flowers all year long, but late winter to early summer is when it blooms most profusely. Densely packed with leaves, flowers are prominently displayed at the branch tips. 

While elegant in its natural state, it tolerates heavy pruning. It is considered a low-maintenance plant that is also drought tolerant. It does best with some shade; full sun tends to scorch and wither the flowers. Propagation is by seed and cuttings.

Plant Uses:

• Bonsai
• Container plant
• Fragrant
• Hedge
• Indoor plant
• Lei flower
• Medicinal
• Ornamental
• Privacy / screening
• Specimen
• Bonzai

Plant Dangers:

• No dangers