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