Yesterday today tomorrow ( Brunfelsia pauciflora )

Brunfelsia pauciflora is a species of flowering plant in the family Solanaceae, the nightshades. It is endemic to Brazil, and it is grown in cultivation. A shrubby perennial plant grown in gardens, its common names include yesterday-today-and-tomorrow, morning-noon-and-night, kiss me quick, and Brazil raintree

The "Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow" plant, scientifically known as Brunfelsia bonodora or Brunfelsia pauciflora, is a shrub or small tree that is named after its unique feature of changing flower colors over time. It is native to South America and is commonly cultivated for its attractive blooms.

The flowers of the Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow plant go through a color transformation as they age. When the flowers first open, they are typically a deep purple or violet color, representing "yesterday." As the flowers mature, they gradually fade to a pale lavender or white color, representing "today." Finally, the aged flowers turn to a light yellow hue, representing "tomorrow." This color change can sometimes be seen on the plant simultaneously, giving it a unique and captivating appearance.

The plant itself is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It can grow up to 10 feet in height and produces clusters of fragrant, trumpet-shaped flowers. The Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow plant thrives in warm, tropical or subtropical climates and prefers well-drained soil and partial shade.