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African Nightshade

Solanum nigrum, Solanaceae

Zones
5a–11b
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Annual
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

AndrographisAndrographis paniculata
Pest Deterrent
Showy Tick TrefoilDesmodium canadense
Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

EggplantSolanum melongena

African nightshade can harbor pests and diseases that affect cultivated eggplant varieties

Gopher SpurgeEuphorbia lathyris

Euphorbia latex and root exudates can suppress Solanum species growth

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

LeavesFruit

Common Questions

What zones does African Nightshade grow in?

African Nightshade grows in USDA hardiness zones 5a through 11b.

What are good companion plants for African Nightshade?

Good companions for African Nightshade include Andrographis, Showy Tick Trefoil.

Design guilds with African Nightshade and see companion relationships visually.

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