| 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 |
