Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ay) (Info)
Genus: Solanum (so-LAN-num) (Info)
Species: americanum (a-mer-ih-KAY-num) (Info)
Synonym:Solanum ptychanthum
Synonym:Solanum nodiflorum
Synonym:Solanum fistulosum
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Category:
Annuals
Perennials
Shrubs
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness:
Not Applicable
Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
Seed is poisonous if ingested
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Bloom Time:
Blooms all year
Blooms repeatedly
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured
Other details:
May be a noxious weed or invasive
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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