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black nightshade
Solanum nigrum
herbaceous☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
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A branching herbaceous plant with small white or pale purple flowers followed by black berries. Often grown as an annual in cooler climates.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Old World tropics
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Tolerances & Soil
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 10a to Zone 11bFunction & Care
ediblemedicinalwildlife benefit
Edible Parts
fruitleaf
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation
A branching herbaceous plant with small white or pale purple flowers followed by black berries. Often grown as an annual in cooler climates.
Climate Match for your location
See how well black nightshade grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native Range
Old World tropics
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SummerFall
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Tolerances & Soil
low
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 10a to Zone 11bFunction & Care
ediblemedicinalwildlife benefit
Edible Parts
fruitleaf
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation