Description
This tall, outstanding plant makes a bold statement! Its very large leaves and unusual flower clusters create a dramatic look in the garden. Lovely in a white garden or planted with equally tall or colorful flowers like delphiniums. The flowers are very fragrant from late afternoon into evening and eye-catching in the moonlight. Attracts pollinators, especially butterflies and hummingbirds!
Variety Info
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native: Argentina and Bolivia
- Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 10 and 11, usually grown as an annual
- Exposure: Full sun to part shade
- Bloom Period: Summer to frost
- Plant Dimensions: 4'–6' tall, 24" wide
- Variety Info: Numerous 3"-long, trumpet-shaped white, pendant-like, hanging, fragrant flowers
- Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
- When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.
- Days to Emerge: 7–21 days
- Seed Depth: Press into surface
- Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24"
- Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 24"
Description
This tall, outstanding plant makes a bold statement! Its very large leaves and unusual flower clusters create a dramatic look in the garden. Lovely in a white garden or planted with equally tall or colorful flowers like delphiniums. The flowers are very fragrant from late afternoon into evening and eye-catching in the moonlight. Attracts pollinators, especially butterflies and hummingbirds!
Variety Info
- Family: Solanaceae
- Native: Argentina and Bolivia
- Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 10 and 11, usually grown as an annual
- Exposure: Full sun to part shade
- Bloom Period: Summer to frost
- Plant Dimensions: 4'–6' tall, 24" wide
- Variety Info: Numerous 3"-long, trumpet-shaped white, pendant-like, hanging, fragrant flowers
- Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant
Sowing Info
- When to Sow Outside: 1 to 2 weeks after your average last frost date.
- When to Start Inside: RECOMMENDED. 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.
- Days to Emerge: 7–21 days
- Seed Depth: Press into surface
- Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 24"
- Thinning: When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 24"