Shiromaru Eggplant eggplant
Solanum melongena 'Shiromaru Eggplant'
USDA zones6 to 6
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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'Shiromaru Eggplant' eggplant (Solanum melongena 'Shiromaru 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 when it blooms.
Pairs well with Pepper, Oregano, Thyme, and Mexican sunflower.