PlantFiles: Eggplant
Solanum melongena var. esculentum 'Li'l Darling'

45 days -This is the most adorable miniature eggplant. The fruits are the size of walnuts and pack great taste in a very small package. The abundant fruit hang in clusters on very attractive dwarf plants that grow about 1 foot tall. This is a true edible ornamental! Prolific yields, lush green foliage, lovely large lavender flowers and shiny deep purple fruit make this a standout in a container, the vegetable garden, or in the flower border. Great for shish -kebabs on the grill or in hors-d'oerves. Matures in a fast 45 days, so it is perfect for you northern gardeners who don't have long seasons for ripening Eggplant.