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Solanum atropurpureum
Also Known As
- Purple Devil
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 6'
- W: 4'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Solanum atropurpureum plant details
Solanum atropurpureum is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with purple foliage. In summer yellow flowers emerge followed by orange fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Solanum atropurpureum
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: solanaceae
- Foliage: deciduous purple
- Mature size: 4 FT wide, 6 FT tall
- Flowers: yellow blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, spiky, tropical-looking, year-round-interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Solanum atropurpureum
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Far Reaches Farm
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How to Grow Solanum atropurpureum
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Flower Season
- summer
Fruit
- orange
Flower Color
- yellow
Foliage Color
- purple
Foliage Season
- deciduous
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