Chamaesaracha Species, False Nightshade, Hairy Five Eyes
Chamaesarachasordida

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Chamaesaracha (kam-ay-sar-AWK-uh)
Species: sordida (SOR-deh-dah)

Synonym:Larnax sordida

Synonym:Saracha sordida

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Groundcovers
Herbs
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Succulent

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Pale Green

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
8.6 to 9.0 (strongly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds