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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

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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

Our friend Bryce Fradley collected this tender but interesting Solanum in Chile. This gets large white leaves spined below and above along the main veins and has white flowers followed by muted yellow apples. We overwinter easily in our cool greenhouse or restart from saved seed.