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

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A promising find for those of us who have just about given up on growing Eggplants. Pam Pierce (author of Golden Gate Gardening) tried ‘Millionaire’ on her porch in San Francisco in 2009 & to her surprise it did very well with the cool weather. Very early maturing (55 days), it is also very productive with slender 8-12” long Japanese type eggplants. Perfect for the grill or sliced into ratatouille. Plant 2-3’ apart in good garden soil & keep it well watered & fertilized