Photo of Solanum atropurpureum flower, foliage by Far Reaches Farm

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Solanum atropurpureum

Also Known As

  • Purple Devil

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

  • H: 6'
  • W: 4'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

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Solanum atropurpureum plant details

Solanum atropurpureum is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with purple foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Solanum atropurpureum

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous purple
Mature size: 4 FT wide, 6 FT tall
Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, houseplant, spiky, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Solanum atropurpureum

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Purple Devil is a great name for this plant. This was the most commented upon plant here last summer when at 6' tall and covered in ferociously gorgeous 1" purple black spines with bold leaves suffused with purple. The small yellow flowers and 1" orange fruit are incidental. Annual.

Gardening facts about Solanum atropurpureum plant

How to Grow Solanum atropurpureum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • purple
  • Flower Color

    • yellow
  • Fruit

    • orange
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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