Henbane
Hyoscyamus muticus
- Native to:
- Algeria, Chad, Egypt, Gulf States, India, Iran, Kuwait, Libya, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Sinai, Sudan-South Sudan, Western Sahara
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Solanaceae
- Genus:
- Hyoscyamus
- Species:
- Hyoscyamus muticus
- USDA Symbol:
- HYMU3
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 150 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- apr,may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, purple
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 7.0 - 8.5 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to arid desert regions