Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Solanaceae

Genus:

Brugmansia

Species:

Brugmansia × candida

USDA Symbol:

BRCA31

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, cream, yellow, pink

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

moths

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to Andean regions with high organic matter