Red-fruited Nightshade
Solanumvillosum

Synonym:Solanum alatum

Synonym:Solanum luteum

Synonym:Solanum luteum subsp. alatum

Synonym:Solanum miniatum

Synonym:Solanum nigrum var. villosum

Category
Annuals

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Self-sows freely; deadhead if you do not want volunteer seedlings next season

Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored