Botanical Name |
Solanum sisymbriifolium |
Life Cycle |
Perennial |
Min. Time to Germinate |
14 Days |
Max. Time to Germinate |
21 Days |
Depth to Sow Seeds |
1/8 in. |
When to Sow |
Indoors 6-8 weeks before last spring frost |
Growing Height |
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
Plant Spacing |
24-36 in. (60-90 cm) |
Hardiness |
USDA Zone 6a: to -5F, USDA Zone 6b: to 0F, USDA Zone 7a: to 5F, USDA Zone 7b: to 10F, USDA Zone 8a: to 15F, USDA Zone 8b: to 20F, USDA Zone 9a: to 25F, USDA Zone 9b: to 30F, USDA Zone 10a: to 35F, USDA Zone 10b: to 40F, USDA Zone 11a: to 45F, USDA Zone 11b: to 50F |
Sun Exposure |
Full Sun, Sun to Partial Shade |
Danger |
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested, Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling |
Bloom Color |
White/Near White |
Other Details |
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater, This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds |
Soil pH Requirements |
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral), 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) |
Days to Harvest |
70-80 |
Propagation Methods |
From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall, From seed; sow indoors before last frost, From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse |
Seed Collecting |
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds |
Open Pollinated (OP) |
Yes |
Seeds Per Pack |
20 |