Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Solanaceae

Genus:

Solanum

Species:

Solanum campechiense

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Subshrub

Height:

2-3 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

apr, may, jun, jul, aug, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

White, Yellow

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico, Texas

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical regions, prefers organic matter