Parish’s Nightshade

Planted June 1, 2024

Names

Scientific name
Solanum parishii
Common name
Bluewitch Nightshade, Bluewitch, Barba De Chivo

Measurements

Height
24 - 36 in
Spread
24 - 36 in
Spacing
30 in
Growth Rate
Moderate

Requirements

Hardiness zones
7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Shade
Soil Drainage
Well Drained
Soil type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH
Moderately acidic (5.6 - 6.0), Slightly acidic (6.1 - 6.5), Neutral (6.6 - 7.3), Slightly alkaline (7.4 - 7.8)

Physical Traits

Lifecycle
Perennial
Leaf lifecycle
Deciduous
Foliage color
Medium Green
Bloom time
Winter, Spring, Summer
Bloom color
Blue-Purple
Seasons of interest
Spring, Summer
Propagation methods
Seeds, Layering
Attracts
Birds, Bees, Butterflies

Toxicity

Toxic to humans
Yes
Toxic to dogs
Yes
Toxic to cats
Yes