Purple Nightshade

Solanum Xanti

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Overview

Solanum xanti, commonly called 'Purple Nightshade,' is a perennial shrub native to California. It thrives in U.S. hardiness zones 7-10 and reaches 2-3 feet in height with a similar spread. Characterized by its vibrant purple flowers and dark green foliage, it blooms from spring to summer, adding vivid color to xeric landscapes. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. Drought tolerant once established, it's ideal for low-maintenance gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, Very LowZones 10–11Climate Subtropical

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — Solanum xanti, commonly called 'Purple Nightshade,' is a perennial shrub native to California

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — Full sun to partial shade will yield the best flowering results.<br><br>As a member of the Solanaceae family

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — it blooms from spring to summer

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — Blooming primarily occurs in the spring and early summer

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — but intermittent flowering can happen throughout the growing season

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — vine with blue blooms

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — Solanum xanti, commonly called 'Purple Nightshade,' is a perennial shrub native to California

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Low, Very Low
USDA zones: 10–11

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Solanaceae
Climate: Subtropical

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Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — blue flowers in the garden

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — Full sun to partial shade will yield the best flowering results.<br><br>As a member of the Solanaceae family

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — it blooms from spring to summer

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — Blooming primarily occurs in the spring and early summer

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — but intermittent flowering can happen throughout the growing season

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — vine with blue blooms

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — Solanum xanti, commonly called 'Purple Nightshade,' is a perennial shrub native to California

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — especially in mild climates.<br><br>This plant thrives in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — vine for full or half

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — hardiness zones 7-10 and reaches 2-3 feet in height with a similar spread

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — Characterized by its vibrant purple flowers and dark green foliage

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — creating a delightful visual contrast against the shrub's dark green

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — showing remarkable drought tolerance once established

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — making it an excellent choice for water-wise gardens

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — Growing to a moderate size

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — is an adaptable and visually striking shrub native to the southwestern regions of the United States

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — Solanum xanti, commonly called 'Purple Nightshade,' is a perennial shrub native to California; it blooms from spring to

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — hardiness zones 7-10 and reaches 2-3 feet in height with a similar spread; this species typically reaches heights of 2 to 3

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — Characterized by its vibrant purple flowers and dark green foliage; showing remarkable drought tolerance once established

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — offering dense foliage and an appealing

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate a variety of soil types, from sandy to loamy

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — it blooms from spring to summer; this resilient shrub can be a captivating addition to their garden palette

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — this species typically reaches heights of 2 to 3 feet and can spread to a width of 3 to 4 feet

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — adding vivid color to xeric landscapes

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