Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Solanaceae

Genus:

Solanum

Species:

Solanum nigrescens

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Shrub , Subshrub

Height:

3-4 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

purple, white

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Mississippi, North Carolina, Puerto Rico, South Carolina

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