General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Partial or Dappled Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9b -3.9 °C (25 °F) to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 4 to 10 feet
Plant Spread: 3 to 4 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: White
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Spring
Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Underground structures: Taproot
Uses: Windbreak or Hedge
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Propagation: Seeds: Days to germinate: 2 to 4 weeks
Other info: Seeds have a short viability period and should be sown fresh
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Layering
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Lady of the Night

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Location: Fairchild botanical gardens, Miami FL
Date: 2023-04
flower buds
Location: Fairchild botanical gardens, Miami FL
Date: 2023-04
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: April 2012
intensely fragrant flowers.
Location: Naples, FL
Date: 2016-10-13
Naples Botanical Garden
Location: Naples, FL
Date: 2016-10-13
Naples Botanical Garden
Location: Naples, FL
Date: 2016-10-13
Naples Botanical Garden
Location: Southwest Florida
Date: May 2012

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