Solanum umbelliferum 'Mt. Diablo'

Also Known As

Bluewitch

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 12"-36"
W: 12"-36"

planting zones

7a-10b

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Solanum umbelliferum 'Mt. Diablo' plant details

Solanum umbelliferum 'Mt. Diablo' is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In spring blue, purple and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Attracts bees and beneficial insects making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, clay, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Solanum umbelliferum 'Mt. Diablo'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 12 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
Flowers: blue, purple and yellow blooms in spring
Uses: easy-to-grow, long-blooming, toxic

GROWING CONDITIONS for Solanum umbelliferum 'Mt. Diablo'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, clay, rocky and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Outrageously bloomiferous! This hyper-local CA native “Bluewitch”, gathered from the slopes of Mt. Diablo, is smothered in lovely lavender 1” wide star-shaped blooms featuring glowy egg-yolk yellow anthers almost all year long, with the showiest display from Spring thru Summer. Exceptional for attracting native pollinators! Small, dark green leaves are covered in a fine silvery down forming a dense 1-3’ multi-branching mound. Super tough,CLAY and rocky soil pose no problem and it’s ultra DROUGHT TOLERANT, too! Provide occasional Summer water for best appearance. Note: All parts are POISONOUS which means deer don’t like it and you shouldn’t be nibbling on it, either.