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Carolina horsenettle
Weedy

Carolina horsenettle

Solanum carolinense

herbaceous☀️ full sun💧 low water Hardy: Zone 7aZone 11b

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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
Family
Solanaceae

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

Seasonality

Bloom Season

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Season of Interest

SummerFall

Companion Planting

Plants well with