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    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.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Solanum umbelliferum 'Mt. Diablo' plant

    How to Grow Solanum umbelliferum 'Mt. Diablo'

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • clay
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    Features

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • blue
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

    • Foliage Color

      • green

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