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Solanumacaule

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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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positive

neutral

negative

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