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.