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Carolina horsenettle

Carolina horsenettle

Solanum carolinense

perennial☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 7a – Zone 11b

Carolina horsenettle is a prickly perennial weed with purple or white flowers and yellow berries, common in disturbed areas and pastures. It spreads via rhizomes and seeds and is considered invasive in many regions.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 7aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 7a to Zone 11b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Succession Role

pioneer

Native to the United States

Native Range

Southeastern United States

Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia

Function & Care

wildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
high
Propagation
seed