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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 10–11Type VineClimate Subtropical
Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — creating a delightful visual contrast against the shrub's dark green

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Vine
Family
Solanaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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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) — vine for full or half
Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — commonly referred to as Purple Nightshade or Chaparral Nightshade; this resilient shrub can be a captivating addition to
Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — Drought tolerant once established, it's ideal for low-maintenance gardens
Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — it is important to note that the Purple Nightshade's foliage and berries are toxic if ingested
Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — is an adaptable and visually striking shrub native to the southwestern regions of the United States
Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — it blooms from spring to summer
Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — commonly referred to as Purple Nightshade or Chaparral Nightshade
Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — showing remarkable drought tolerance once established
Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — Blooming primarily occurs in the spring and early summer
Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — vine with blue blooms
Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — Characterized by its vibrant purple flowers and dark green foliage; showing remarkable drought tolerance once established
Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — It prefers well-drained soils and can tolerate a variety of soil types, from sandy to loamy
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