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Millionaire Eggplant
Scientific Name: Solanum melongena 'Millionaire'
Plant type
perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 24"-30"
- W: 24"-30"
planting zones
- 10a-12
Millionaire Eggplant plant details
Millionaire Eggplant is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge followed by purple fruit. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Millionaire Eggplant
- Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable
- Plant family: solanaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 24 IN - 30 IN - wide, 24 IN - 30 IN - tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in summer
- Uses: compact, container plant, culinary, dwarf, edible, showy
GROWING CONDITIONS for Millionaire Eggplant
- USDA Zones: 10a - 12
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: heat and humidity
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Millionaire Eggplant
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- humidity tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- beneficial insects
- bees
Fruit
- purple
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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Zones
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