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    Striped Toga Ornamental Eggplant

    Scientific Name: Solanum melongena 'Striped Toga'

    Plant type

    perennial, annual / biennial, fruit / vegetable

    size

    • H: 24"-36"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

    Striped Toga Ornamental Eggplant plant details

    Striped Toga Ornamental Eggplant is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In summer purple flowers emerge followed by green, orange and yellow fruit. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Striped Toga Ornamental Eggplant

    Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial fruit / vegetable
    Plant family: solanaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 24 IN - 36 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer
    Uses: border plant, container plant, edible, ornamental

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Striped Toga Ornamental Eggplant

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat
    Soil needs: rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Beginning as small green fruits with dark green veins, this ornamental variety matures to 2-3" fruits of yellow and rich orange with the same distinct striping. A heat lover, start indoors and transplant outdoors when the soil is warm. Harvest fruits in late summer for beautiful autumnal arrangements.

    By: Select Seeds

    Eggplant 'Striped Toga' is a stunning ornamental eggplant that can also be used as a vegetable. The fruits are 1” wide by 3” long & striped, initially in two toned green, then changing to two toned orange. The fruits are strongly flavored, but generally not bitter & can be used like any other eggplant. As an ornamental, you can enjoy the bush (2-3' tall & wide) in the garden or in a container. You can also use the stems & fruits in fresh or dry arrangements. Plant the plants 2-3' apart in the sunniest part of your garden. Keep them well fertilized (add lime if you know your soil is low in calcium) & keep well watered.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Striped Toga Ornamental Eggplant plant

    How to Grow Striped Toga Ornamental Eggplant

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees

    • Fruit

      • orange
      • yellow
      • green

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

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