Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Solanaceae

Genus:

Solanum

Species:

Solanum americanum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may, oct

Bloom Colors:

white

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Navassa Island, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Palau, Texas, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands, Washington, Canada: British Columbia, Manitoba

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Thrives in disturbed areas with organic matter