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Red-fruited Nightshade

Solanumvillosum

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Solanum villosum by scirpidiella
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Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
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Species
villosum (vil-OH-sum)
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Synonym
Solanum alatum
Solanum luteum
Solanum luteum subsp. alatum
Solanum miniatum
Solanum nigrum var. villosum
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Annuals
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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