Solanum parishii - Parish's Nightshade (Plant) field botany and places to grab a

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Minor edits and refinements throughout

rapidly eroding Eocene sandstone

This mounding or trailing shrub is suitable for smaller gardens

Milkweeds are the only food source for the Monarch and Striated Queen caterpillars

Solanum parishii - Parish's Nightshade (Plant) field botany and places to grab aAn attractive flowering perennial for dry borders. Can tolerate sun or partial shade. Flowers are purple with yellow centers and are buzz pollinated by native bees. Caution: plants and fruit are toxic. Plant Characteristics Family Name Solanaceae Species Name Solanum parishii Common Name Parish's Nightshade Plant Type Perennial Sun Exposure Coast Sun, Inland Sun, Inland Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color Purple,