{"product_id":"10-seeds-nicandra-physalodes-apple-of-peru-shoo-fly-plant-annual-flower-ornamental-garden","title":"10 Seeds Nicandra physalodes Apple of Peru Shoo Fly Plant Annual Flower Ornamental Garden","description":"\u003cp\u003eNicandra physalodes, commonly called Apple of Peru or Shoo Fly Plant, is a vigorous annual known for its distinctive bell-shaped pale blue-violet flowers and decorative lantern-like seed pods. It grows quickly into a bushy, well-branched plant that adds bold architectural interest to beds, borders, and cottage-style gardens throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe flowers give way to papery, inflated calyxes that persist and are prized for dried arrangements and autumn displays. This fast-growing annual performs best in full sun and average, well-drained soil, reaching its full size within a single season. It can self-sow readily where conditions suit it. Start seeds indoors before the last frost or direct sow after the soil has warmed.\u003cbr\u003e\nSpecies: Nicandra physalodes\u003cbr\u003e\nType: Annual\u003cbr\u003e\nPlant_Habit: Upright, bushy, well-branched\u003cbr\u003e\nSun: Full sun to partial shade\u003cbr\u003e\nSoil: Average, well-drained\u003cbr\u003e\nDays_to_Harvest: Not applicable\u003cbr\u003e\nZones: Grown as an annual in all zones\u003cbr\u003e\nGermination: 14 to 21 days at 65 to 75F\u003cbr\u003e\nSowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil; light aids germination\u003cbr\u003e\nSpacing: 18 to 24 inches apart\u003cbr\u003e\nNotes: Flowers give way to decorative lantern-shaped seed pods\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blake's Flora \u0026 Soil","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67663243116680,"sku":"EXGA-720","price":19.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/download_12bedcda-90fb-458a-80d9-5e4461d5d223.png?v=1791896138","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/10-seeds-nicandra-physalodes-apple-of-peru-shoo-fly-plant-annual-flower-ornamental-garden","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}