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Solanum umbelliferum

Names

Common Names
Blue witch nightshade, Bluewitch nightshade, Blue Witch

Growth

Height
24-36 inches
Spread
6-12 inches
Growth Rate
1-2 feet per year

Appearance

Bloom Color
Bright purple or blue
Foliage Color
Grey to blue-green
Fall Foliage Color
Unknown

Environment

Hardiness Zones
Zones 5-10
Sunlight Requirements
Ideally full sun, tolerates partial shade
Soil Type
Well-draining soil with added perlite and coco coir
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
5.5-6.5

Lifecycle

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf Lifecycle
Evergreen broadleaf
Seasons of Interest
Summer and Winter
Bloom Time
Spring to Summer

Reproduction

Propagation Methods
Layering and stem cuttings

Wildlife

Attracts Wildlife
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds

References

References

Taxonomic data from World Flora Online, accessed June 20, 2024