Other common names
malevolence, potato vine
Synonyms
Solanum purpureum hort.
Herbaceous Perennial
A short-lived perennial that can become sub-shrubby in mild areas. It has dark green, deeply-lobed leaves and dark purple stems, both leaves and stems armed with spiny prickles. Small, yellow, star-shaped flowers are produced in summer, followed by bunches of small, yellow fruit
Position
Full sun
Soil Types
Clay, Loam, Sand
Max Height
1.5-2.5 metres
Max Spread
1-1.5 metres