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Solanumacaule

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Solanum acaule 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
acaule (a-KAW-lee)
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Synonym
Solanum acaule var. caulescens
Solanum depexum
Solanum marinum
Solanum punae
Solanum uyunense
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Light Blue
Dark Blue
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
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Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Annuals
Vegetables
Groundcovers
Herbs
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting

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