Apple of Peru, shoo-fly. A vigorous annual with wavy leaves and light violet-blue flowers with a white throat followed by red berries. Max Height 90cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to September. Fruits August. Full sun. Hardy.
Nicandra physalodes
A vigorous annual with wavy leaves and light violet-blue flowers with a white throat followed by red berries.
Additional information
| Generic | Nicandra |
|---|---|
| Species | physalodes |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Apple of Peru, shoo-fly |
| Flower Colour | violet, blue |
| Soil | Fertile |
| Aspect | Full sun |
| Foliage | Annual |
| Height | 90cm |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Erect |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, September |
| Colour Fruit | red |
| Fruits When | August |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Hardy |
| Planting | |
| Care | |
| Border | Border, Dried flowers |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
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