Other common names
apple of Sodom, Peruvian bluebell, shoo-fly
Annual Biennial
A hardy annual with many, branched, erect, dark coloured stems to 1.2m and toothed, ovate green leaves to 10cm long, rather thin in texture. Short stalks produce short-lived, solitary pale blue or white flowers, opening in the middle of the day from June to October. Round, green-brown fruits are encased in green or black calcyes, similar to Chinese Lanterns, and can be dried for winter decorations
Position
Full sun, Partial shade
Soil Types
Chalk, Loam, Sand
Max Height
1-1.5 metres
Max Spread
0.5-1 metres