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Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Drought tolerant once established but performs best with consistent moisture.
Also known as Bull-Nettle · Prairie-Berry · Silver-Leaf Nightshade
Safety note: This plant may be toxic to humans and pets. See toxicity details.
Silverleaf nightshade (Solanum elaeagnifolium) is a sprawling, herbaceous perennial or annual with silvery-green foliage and star-shaped purple flowers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun for best flowering, but tolerates partial shade.
80% intensity
At least 6 hours of direct sunlight is ideal.
Water when the top inch of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogged conditions.
60% intensity
Reduce watering in cooler months.
Well-draining soil. Tolerates a wide range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils, but prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.
50% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures between 18-25 °C.
70% intensity
Can tolerate brief periods of cooler weather.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season.
50% intensity
Avoid over-fertilizing.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | Yes 4/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Drought tolerant once established but performs best with consistent moisture.
Prune in late winter or early spring to shape the plant and remove any dead or damaged stems. Pinch back young plants to encourage bushier growth. Remove spent flowers to prolong blooming.
Easily propagated from seeds sown in spring, or by stem cuttings taken in summer. Division of root clumps is also effective in spring.
Repot container-grown plants every 1-2 years in spring, or when root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot that is slightly larger than the current one.
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Where Silverleaf Nightshade (Solanum elaeagnifolium) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Solanales |
| Family | Solanaceae |
| Genus | Solanum |
| Species | Solanum elaeagnifolium |
Similar in genus Solanum
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