African White Eggplant pumpkin on a stick

Solanum aethiopicum 'African White Eggplant'

VegetableSolanaceae

African White Eggplant pumpkin on a stick
Edible
USDA zones9 to 12
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
Size4 to 6 inches tall

Garden uses

ContainerFood gardenIndoor

Attracts

ButterfliesBees

Notes

'African White Eggplant' pumpkin on a stick (Solanum aethiopicum 'African White Eggplant') is a vegetable for container growing and the food garden. It is typically grown as an annual. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun. Bees and butterflies visit it, so it adds life to a patio or garden bed.

Pairs well with Shishito shishito pepper, Delicata squash, and French lavender.