Solanum lachnophyllum (Symon)


Botanical Information

FamilySolanaceae
GenusSolanum
Specieslachnophyllum

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone12
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season preotection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1b
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)15
Temperature (°F)55
Heightup to 1m
Spreadup to 2 cm
GrowthMedium

Description and Growing Information

ID CharacteristicLeaves are sweet-smelling when juvenile.
ShapeUpright.
LandscapeInformal flower gardens, dry gardens, as a potted patio plant or as a specimen.
PropagationSeed or cuttings.
CultivationPlant in dry, well-draining clay, sandy or limestone soils in full sun.
PestsNone known.
Notable SpecimensKings Park and Botanical Garden, Perth, Australia.
HabitatDry plains and savannahs.
Bark/Stem DescriptionDense wooly covering on stems, leaves and buds. Prickles that grow to 10 mm long.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionFlower buds are covered in a dense wooly coating like the rest of the plant.
Leaf DescriptionOvate-lanceolate leaves that are covered in a dense wooly coating, and occasionally spines 8 - 10 mm long. Juvenile leaves can grow up to 32 cm long and 11 cm wide.
Flower Description2 - 3 bell-shaped inflorescences with defined pistils.
Fruit DescriptionEnclosed calyx fruit up to 20 mm long.
Colour DescriptionSilvery-green foliage, buds and stems with a dense white wooly coating. Deep purple flowers with golden brown pistils.
Texture DescriptionWooly to soft.

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