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

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) — It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — Drought tolerant once established, it's ideal for low-maintenance gardens

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — commonly referred to as Purple Nightshade or Chaparral Nightshade

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — requiring careful consideration in gardens with pets or small children

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — emphasize the need for strategic placement while assuring them that with proper handling and placement

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — this resilient shrub can be a captivating addition to their garden palette

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) — These star-shaped flowers measure about an inch in diameter and often bloom in clusters

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil; this species typically reaches heights of 2 to 3 feet and can

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

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — adding vivid color to xeric landscapes; it blooms from spring to summer

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — Drought tolerant once established, it's ideal for low-maintenance gardens; showing remarkable drought tolerance once

Purple Nightshade (Solanum Xanti) — commonly referred to as Purple Nightshade or Chaparral Nightshade; this resilient shrub can be a captivating addition to

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