Friday, March 18, 2011

Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow

The flowering shrub, Brunfelsia, is commonly known by the name "Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow."  It grows well in zones 9, 10 and 11.  Most commonly at about 3 feet tall, without pruning, it can get to 10 feet in height.

What makes this plant so lovely and unusual is that the color of the flower changes during the day.  It will open in a soft purple, change to pastel lilac and then finish near-white.  With all three colors on the plant at one time, it is outstandingly beautiful.  It is a favorite of mine, though I understand the plant is poisonous to animals. 

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14 comments:

  1. Diane10:05 AM

    I love them we used to have a couple in our garden in S.Africa. I miss them over here. Diane

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  2. Marilyn Miller10:26 AM

    I am not sure I have seen this plant. Thanks so much for sharing it.

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  3. Cuisine de Provence11:13 AM

    So pretty!

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  4. Pam11:40 AM

    How beautiful! I love the colors of it and would love to see one. It would never grow here though; wouldn't make it through the winter for sure. Lucky you with having it!

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  5. Katie Zeller1:19 PM

    I've never seen this - I assume it needs more temperate climate than Iowa and Wis. LOL! Very pretty.

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  6. SavoringTime in the Kitchen1:31 PM

    Very pretty, Susan! They remind me of vinca flowers. It's fun to see what grows in other parts of the county.

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  7. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen2:48 PM

    I'm not sure I've ever seen these. They are lovely Susan.
    Sam

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  8. From the Kitchen4:39 AM

    What a delightful plant to provide a changing "show" during the day. I've not seen it that I can remember.

    Best,
    Bonnie

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  9. Rita8:33 AM

    I really love the name; I've never seen these and they are beautiful.I live in Zone 4-5; our growing season is very short.
    Rita

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  10. Pondside8:33 AM

    This is a plant I've never seen. I think it might grow here in our mild climate - I'll have a look.

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  11. Barbara9:44 AM

    Beautiful and unusual, Susan. I don't think I've ever seen one. Definitely going to look into it.

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  12. Thickethouse.wordpress4:06 PM

    Oh, Susan, my daughter and I just saw this on Wednesday at Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota. We had never seen it in bloom before and just loved it. The fragrance is heavenly! Why can't I grow this in Ohio! But I did get to see and smell it here. So glad you have one!

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  13. Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes10:40 PM

    So pretty, but unfortunately not hearty enough for my neck of the woods :-(

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  14. Mary Bergfeld9:11 AM

    Susan, I'm jumping back in to thank you for your suggestion regarding the birds. I'll try anything at this point. Keep your fingers crossed :-). Have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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