Solanum nigrum

Solanum

Solanaceae

Native Plants

Zone 5–10

Black nightshade is a fast-growing annual that self-seeds readily in garden conditions. Requires regular watering and benefits from rich, well-draining soil. Monitor closely as all parts contain varying levels of alkaloids.

Toxicity Warning

Known to be toxic to dogs, cats, horses, humans.

Care Requirements

Care Level

Moderate

Sun

Partial Sun

Water

Moderate

Growth Rate

Moderate

Mature Height

12″ – 36″

Soil

loam

Life Cycle

Perennial

Spacing

18″

Watering Schedule

Every 7-10 Days • Water When Top Inch Of Soil Is Dry

Soil pH

7 – 7.5

Temperature

-5° – 95°F

Mature Spread

up to 24″

Root Depth

Medium

Foliage

Medium

Propagation: Seed

Ecology & Origin

Native to

Afghanistan

Alabama

Alaska

Albania

Alberta

Algeria

Altay

Amur

Andaman Is.

Antipodean Is.

Ascension

Assam

Austria

Azores

Baleares

Baltic States

Bangladesh

Belarus

Belgium

Borneo

Attracts

🐝 Birds

Safety & Use

Toxic to dogs

Toxic to cats

Toxic to horses

Poisonous to humans

⚕ Medicinal

Sources

Data: trefle, usda, aspca

Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA

Hardiness Zones

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