Plant Habit: | Shrub Tree |
Life cycle: | Perennial |
Sun Requirements: | Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade |
Water Preferences: | Mesic |
Soil pH Preferences: | Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5) Neutral (6.6 – 7.3) Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8) |
Minimum cold hardiness: | Zone 12 +10 °C (50 °F) to +15.6 °C (60 °F) |
Maximum recommended zone: | Zone 13 |
Plant Height: | 6 to 10 feet |
Leaves: | Deciduous |
Flowers: | Showy Nocturnal Other: Opening at night and lasting about 24 hours. |
Flower Color: | White Other: Fading to creamy yellow. |
Bloom Size: | 3"-4" |
Flower Time: | Late spring or early summer Summer |
Underground structures: | Taproot |
Suitable Locations: | Patio/Ornamental/Small Tree |
Uses: | Flowering Tree |
Wildlife Attractant: | Other Beneficial Insects: Moths which are said to be the possible pollinators. |
Resistances: | Humidity tolerant Drought tolerant |
Containers: | Suitable in 3 gallon or larger Needs excellent drainage in pots |
Conservation status: | Endangered (EN) |