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Solanummorelliforme

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Solanum morelliforme 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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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Sun to Partial Shade

Light Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

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

Pale Yellow

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

Other Details

Category

Herbs

Perennials

Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Epiphytes

Water Requirements

Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow

Can be grown as an annual

Bloom Characteristics

This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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