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black nightshade
Solanum nigrum
perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate water
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
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 10a to Zone 11bSeasonality
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
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native Range
Old World tropics
Function & Care
ediblemedicinalwildlife benefit
Edible Parts
fruitleaf
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Years to Bearing
- Propagation