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Brunfelsia pauciflora

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Brunfelsia (brun-FELZ-ee-uh)
Species: pauciflora (PAW-ki-flor-uh)

Synonym:Brunfelsia calycina

Synonym:Brunfelsia eximia

Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Violet/Lavender
White/Near White

Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage
Evergreen

Other details
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From semi-hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds