Bitter nightshade
Solanum dulcamara
Solanum
Solanaceae
Native Plants
Zone 4–10
This hardy climbing perennial thrives in partial shade with consistent moisture. Allow soil to dry slightly between waterings and provide support for its vining growth habit. Note that all parts of this plant contain toxic alkaloids.
Toxicity Warning
Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
24″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
24″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately When Top Inch Of Soil Is Dry
Soil pH
6.5 – 7
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
Altay
Amur
Austria
Azores
Baleares
Baltic States
Belarus
Belgium
Brazil South
Brazil Southeast
Brazil West-Central
British Columbia
Bulgaria
Buryatiya
California
Central European Rus
China North-Central
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Birds
Safety & Use
Toxic to dogs
Toxic to cats
Toxic to horses
⚕ Medicinal
Sources
Data: trefle, usda, aspca
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jun 4, 2019 by Fejul Xeto (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
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