USDA: 9b-11
Frost Tolerance: Frost sensitive, hardy to 25°F (-4°C), some foliage damage below 30°F (-1°C)
Heat Tolerance: Excellent
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Sonoran Desert (nortwestern Mexico)
Growth Habits: Shrub, grows rapidly up to 10 feet tall (3 m), 6 feet spread (1.8 m)
Watering Needs: Little water once established, water every 2 weeks in summer to keep attractive foliage and flowers
Propagation: Seeds, cuttings
Blooming Habits:
This shrub blooms the year around, but the flowers are more abundant in spring and fall.
Culture:
This Solanum shrub tolerates most soils. It should be pruned regularly to keep it compact.
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