Costa rican nightshade
Solanum wendlandii
Solanum
Solanaceae
Tropical Plants
Zone 9–11
This vigorous climbing nightshade produces showy purple flower clusters and requires warm tropical conditions. Provide strong support and regular feeding during growing season. Best suited for experienced gardeners in warm climates or heated greenhouses.
Care Requirements
Care Level
Moderate
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
120″ – 180″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
60″
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Thoroughly Until Soil Is Moist Throughout
Soil pH
6 – 8
Temperature
50° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 120″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Ecology & Origin
Native to
Angola
Burundi
Cameroon
Caroline Is.
Colombia
Costa Rica
Cuba
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
Haiti
Honduras
Jamaica
Jawa
Kenya
Malawi
Marquesas
Mauritius
Mexico Central
Mexico Gulf
Attracts
🐝 Bees
🐝 Butterflies
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken May 17, 2020 by Caronte Viscaront (cc-by-sa)
Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Available From (0)
No nurseries currently have this species in stock.