Add striking color and ecological value to your garden with Solanum, a versatile flowering plant known for its vibrant, star-shaped blooms. Ideal for garden beds, borders, or container planting, this low-maintenance plant attracts pollinators such as bees and butterflies while providing long-lasting seasonal color. Its heirloom quality ensures healthy growth, abundant flowers, and reliable performance, making it a favorite for home gardeners.
Features & Specifications
-
Seed Type: Heirloom, Non-GMO
-
Plant Variety: Solanum spp.
-
Flower Color: Typically blue or purple (varies by variety)
-
Growth Habit: Upright perennial or shrub, depending on variety
-
Maintenance Level: Low
-
Pollinator Friendly: Attracts bees and butterflies
-
Best Use: Garden beds, borders, containers, and ornamental displays
-
Climate Tolerance: Prefers temperate to subtropical climates with well-draining soil
Planting & Sowing Instructions
-
Soil Preparation: Use fertile, well-draining soil enriched with organic matter.
-
Sowing Depth: Sow seeds lightly on the soil surface; press gently; do not cover deeply.
-
Spacing: Space plants 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) apart for optimal growth.
-
Watering: Keep soil slightly moist during germination; water moderately once established.
-
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade for best flowering.
-
Germination Period: 14–28 days under optimal conditions.
-
Best Season to Plant: Spring or early summer after the last frost.