nightshade
Solanum crispum
USDA zones9 to 11
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size6 to 12 feet tall3 to 6 feet wide
- Bloom color
- Dark blue with yellow stamens
Garden uses
Notes
Nightshade (Solanum crispum) is a vine for annual beds. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It climbs 6 to 12 feet tall and spreads 3 to 6 feet wide. The dark blue flowers have yellow stamens.
Pairs well with Vermillionaire cuphea, Star jasmine, Fountain grass, and Hollyhock.
Native range
Chile and Argentina.