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Eggplant 'White Beauty'

Solanummelongena var. esculentum

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Family

Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Solanum (so-LAN-num)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

Not Applicable

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Rose/Mauve

Magenta (pink-purple)

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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