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Nicandra physalodes (Apple-of-Peru, Shoofly)

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Plant Type: Annual
Uses: Border, Mixed Bed
Propagation: Seeds
Habit: Upright
Light: Full Sun
Flower Color: Purple, Blue
Blooms: Summer, Autumn
Width: 1.5 - 2 ft.
Height: 2.5 - 3 ft.
Fertility: Rich, Moderately Rich
Soil: Neutral, Well-Drained
Zone: 1 - 11

Hardy Annual. Please note that all parts of this plant are poisonous. An upright annual that grows quickly and in late summer and early autumn produces lavender-blue and white flowers which last only a day but appear in succession. Green fruits follow the blooms. Ideal for the border or large containers.