Fancy Nightshade

Solanumtenuipes

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
Dark Blue
Lavender
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
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
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | October 2006 | neutral

Fancy Nightshade, Solanum tenuipes, is Endemic to Texas.

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