Chamaesaracha Species, False Nightshade, Hairy Five Eyes

Chamaesarachasordida

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Chamaesaracha (kam-ay-sar-AWK-uh)
Species
sordida (SOR-deh-dah)
Synonym
Larnax sordida
Saracha sordida
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Succulent
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)
Patent Information
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
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tucson, Arizona

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | April 2007 | neutral

Hairy five eyes (Chamaesaracha sordida) is also commonly called ground saracha, false nightshade, dingy chamaesaracha and velvet five-eye...Read More

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