Lady of the Night (Brunfelsia gigantea)
Discover the enchanting "Lady of the Night" (Brunfelsia gigantea), a South American shrub renowned for its intoxicatingly fragrant, creamy-white flowers. These blooms release a captivating scent that intensifies after dusk, offering a unique nocturnal perfume. This slow-growing plant flowers within its first year and features a charming low mounding habit, making it ideal for containers and hanging baskets. It thrives in good light, providing near-constant blooms, and is easily overwintered indoors as a houseplant in a sunny window. Perfect for patios and decks, it brings exotic allure to any space.
$16.95
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
2132
/ 2693
#2132 in Plants
Price vs Category Average
-61%
Below average
Pot Size
4
/ "
Who it's for
- Intense Nighttime Fragrance
- Attractive, Year-Round Foliage
- Excellent Container Specimen
Who should skip it
- High Humidity and Temperature Needs
- Toxic If Ingested
- Requires Regular Pruning
Key Specs
Pot Size
4"
Mature Height
2-3'
Hardiness Zone
10
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Water Requirements
High
Growth Rate
Slow
Foliage Type
Evergreen
Features
- Intoxicating night-blooming fragrance
- Blooms within the first year
- Low mounding habit for containers
- Nearly constant bloomer with good light
- Easy to overwinter indoors
- Suitable for hanging baskets
- Fragrant flowers
- Easy grower
What customers say
Customer satisfaction centers on the unparalleled, intoxicating nocturnal fragrance of the Lady of the Night plant. Buyers consistently praise Logee's for shipping healthy, robust starter specimens, which supports successful cultivation. The primary theme is the reward versus the effort; while the plant demands specific, warm, high humidity conditions and exhibits slow initial growth, enthusiasts agree the resulting scent justifies the investment and patience. This desirable collector's item maintains extremely high overall satisfaction among those who successfully nurture it, cementing its status as a must have for serious fragrance aficionados.
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