Apple-of-Peru

Nicandra physalodes

Not native to South Carolina

Photographs are not available yet.

Ecological relationships

Who uses this plant?

5CaterpillarsGenus host records with ranges including SC

Genus host records with ranges including SC · Nicandra

Chrysodeixis includensSoybean Looper Moth
Feltia subterraneaSubterranean Dart, Granulate Cutworm
Manduca sextaCarolina Sphinx, Tomatoe Sphinx, Tobacco Hornworm
Spodoptera dolichosSweetpotato Armyworm, Dolichos Armyworm, Large Cotton Armyworm
Spodoptera ornithogalliYellow-Striped Armyworm Moth, Cotton Cutworm

—BeesSoutheastern regional records

—Specialist beesPollen specialists

—BirdsRecorded genus food-resource interactions; not a state feeding claim

Growing and identification

Safety has not been reviewed for this plant; check toxicity and thorns before planting.

Growing sources and scope

Flower color · “Blue or white” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Hardiness · “Zones 7a–10b” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Leaves · “Deciduous” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Life cycle · “Annual” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Light · “Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day); Partial shade (direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox
Soil · “Moist” · NC Extension Plant Toolbox

Also known as

Apple Of Peru; Apple of Peru