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Solanum laciniatum

Also Known As

  • Kangaroo Apple

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 5'-8'
  • W: 5'-8'

planting zones

  • 9a-11

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Solanum laciniatum plant details

Solanum laciniatum is a broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer lavender flowers emerge followed by orange and yellow fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - moderate water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Solanum laciniatum

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 5 FT - 8 FT - wide, 5 FT - 8 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Solanum laciniatum

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: regular - moderate
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This Australian tomato relative (No, we don't know if it is edible) is a showy temperennial with bold deeply lobed leaves and lots of lavender flowers followed by amber egg-shaped fruits. Our neighbor has had one outside for some years. Mulch well in winter.

Gardening facts about Solanum laciniatum plant

How to Grow Solanum laciniatum

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular - moderate
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Fruit

    • orange
    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
    • semi-evergreen
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