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SHOOFLY
Nicandra physaloides Annual Height: 2"-4" Light: Sun to Part Shade Soil: Moist Well Drained Soil Color: Lavender Blue Symbolism: |
Category: Annual Ornamental |
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The "Shoofly plant" is also called "Apple of Peru". This is the ornamental black podded selection. This plant is grown for its decorative bell shaped, lavender flowers and black seed pods. When grown in confined spaces it may repel flies. The leaf is applied as an insecticide to kill flies. The leaves are also used to eradicate head lice. | |