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Solanumaethiopicum

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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
aethiopicum (ee-thee-OH-pik-um)
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Synonym
Solanum integrifolium
Solanum integrifolium var. microcarpum
Solanum gilo
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Vegetables
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Orange/Apricot
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
From seed; germinate in a damp paper towel
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clovis, California

Caldwell, Idaho

Binghamton, New York

Chillicothe, Ohio

Cascade-Fairwood, Washington

Renton, Washington

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Lakemont, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2007 | neutral

Bitter-tasting fruits are used in Asian cooking though their use here is mainly ornamental and decorative.

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