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American black nightshade

American black nightshade

Solanum americanum

perennial☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 9a – Zone 12b

A weedy herbaceous plant with small white flowers and black berries, native to the Americas. It is invasive in many regions and typically treated as an undesirable volunteer in gardens.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
fast
Size
1–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen

Tolerances & Soil

USDA Hardiness Zone

Zone 9a
Zone 12b
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 12b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Harvest Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SummerFall

Forest Layer Placement

Succession Role

pioneerearly successional

Native Range

Central and South America

Function & Care

Functional Roles

wildlife benefitediblemedicinal

Edible Parts

fruitleaf

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
1 years
Propagation
seed