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African Nightshade 'Yellow-anthered variety'

Solanumscabrum

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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

scabrum (SKAY-brum)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Smooth

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)

Spacing

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

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

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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scirpidiella

(Zone 6b) | February 2015 | positive

This is rare variety with yellow anthers (not brown as in typical varieties) and large black, punctate fruits and 3–6 flowered inflorescences.

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