Shoofly Plant, Apple of Peru
Nicandra physalodes

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Nicandra (nee-KAN-druh)
Species: physalodes (fy-sal-OY-deez)

Category
Annuals

Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness
Not Applicable

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Blue-Violet

Bloom Time
Late Summer/Early Fall

Foliage
Herbaceous
Variegated

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds