Question of the Week. What is the name of this plant??? Please post your comments below. The answer will be revealed next week !
What it the name of this plant? Image Credit: Dr. Pete Vergot
The answer is Brugmansia spp.
Edward F. Gillman states in his publication:
“This small tree with large, 6- to 8-inch-long, simple leaves
makes a dramatic statement in any landscape. Reaching
perhaps to 15 feet tall, this densely foliated plant puts on a no
less than spectacular show when in full bloom in summer and
fall. Flowers hang from the stems and branches and drape the
plant with orange, white or yellow for a number of weeks.
Flowers can be up to 12 inches long.”
In Northwest Florida, this may die to the ground in the winter, and will need protection from extremely cold temperatures
It often will re-seed itself.
Matthew J. Orwat started his career with UF / IFAS in 2011 and is the Horticulture Extension Agentfor Washington County Florida.His goal is to provide educational programming to meet the diverse needs of and provide solutions for homeowners and small farmers with ornamental, turf, fruit and vegetable gardening objectives. Please feel free to contact him with any questions you may have.
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