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Solanum marginatum
Also Known As
- Purple African Nightshade
- White-Margined Nightshade
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 4'
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 9a-10a
Solanum marginatum plant details
Solanum marginatum is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with blue and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Solanum marginatum
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: solanaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue and green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 4 FT tall
- Flowers: white blooms in summer
- Uses: container plant, spiky, tropical-looking
GROWING CONDITIONS for Solanum marginatum
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10a
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Far Reaches Farm
Garden photo gallery of Solanum marginatum
By: Leif & Anita Stridvall
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How to Grow Solanum marginatum
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
Fruit
- yellow
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- fuzzy
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