Jewel Marble Eggplant eggplant
Solanum melongena 'Jewel Marble Eggplant'
USDA zones9 to 12
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 4 feet tall1 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
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'Jewel Marble Eggplant' eggplant (Solanum melongena 'Jewel Marble Eggplant') is a vegetable for food gardens, containers, and borders. It is typically grown as an annual. It is not cold-hardy and will not survive freezing temperatures. This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. It grows 24 to 47 inches tall and draws butterflies and bees.
Pairs well with Pepper, Oregano, Borage, and Mexican sunflower.