Chilean Nightshade
Solanum crispum
- Native to:
- Argentina, Chile
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Solanaceae
- Genus:
- Solanum
- Species:
- Solanum crispum
- USDA Symbol:
- SOGA2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Vine
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct
- Bloom Colors:
- purple, blue, violet
Reported Fauna Sightings
Bees: Bombus sonorus
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, birds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
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 areas with moderate fertility
Propagation & Germination
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate at 18-24°C. Fresh seed germinates more readily than stored seed.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI