Solanum hindsianum - Hind's Nightshade, Sonoran Nightshade, Mariola
Solanum hindsianum is a medium sized desert shrub with 2" purple flowers and grey leaves. The Hind's Nightshade grows 6-8 feet tall and wide. Solanum hindsianum blooms with clusters of purple flowers from late Summer into Mid Spring. Solanum hindsianum is native to the Sonoran Desert, Baja California and into Arizona. It is worth noting Solanum hindsianum has small thorns hiding under some of those leaves. Full sun, decent drainage and low water are all important. Solanum hindsianum responds well to tip pruning to keep the plants dense. Solanum hindsianum is Winter hardy to 25°F though it will show damage with even a light frost.
Purple flowers and gray foliage of Solanum hindsianum - Hind's Nightshade, Sonoran Nightshade, Mariola. High resolution photos are part of our garden image collection.
Purple flowers and gray foliage of Solanum hindsianum - Hind's Nightshade, Sonoran Nightshade, Mariola. High resolution photos are part of our garden image collection.
Plants in the Solanum genus featured on this site:
Solanum hindsianum * Hind's Nightshade, Sonoran Nightshade, Mariola
Solanum jasminoides * Potato Vine
Solanum umbelliferum * Blue Witch Nightshade
Solanum wendlandii * Giant Potato Creeper, Divorce Vine
Solanum xanti Mountain Pride * Mountain Pride Purple Nightshade