Plant Profile: Brunfelsia pauciflora

The Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Plant is a perennial shrub belonging to the nightshade family, renowned for its striking blooms that transition in color from deep purple to lavender and finally to white as they mature. To promote a more abundant flowering, it is advisable to prune the plant, as blooms develop on new growth. The most prolific blooming occurs in the spring and fall, although it can produce flowers at any time throughout the year if conditions are favorable.

This plant thrives in moist, fertile, acidic soils and prefers partial shade. In North Carolina, it is essential to bring the plant indoors during the winter months. When kept indoors, it should receive about three hours of sunlight each day, and the soil should be kept moist but not overly saturated. During the plant's dormant period, reduce the frequency of watering.