Considered a weed by some, the fruit of this plant is an important food source for many native animals. Its ability to tolerate even the poorest soils makes this flower very useful in re-vegetating barren areas.
Purple Nightshade
Solanum elaeagnifolium
- Item: #
- 3140
1 Ft - 3 Ft Height
|Perennial
|Blooms Apr - Oct
Soil Type
Sand
Loam
Clay
Caliche
Soil Moisture
Dry Soil
Medium Soil Moisture
Sunlight
Full
Partial
Dappled
Shade
Seed
Rate
What's the Seeding Rate?
**LAWN & GARDEN: High density rate improves fill and establishment while reducing weed opportunity **OPEN SPACE: Economical rangeland density for larger acreage but requires longer establishment period
Lawn & Garden:
1 LB covers 4750 sq ft
Open Space:
3 LB per acre