Carolina horsenettle
Solanum carolinense

- Solanaceae
- Dicot
- Perennial
- Subshrub, Forb/herb
๐ฆ Wildlife value: supports pollinators and wildlife.
About Carolina horsenettle
Carolina horsenettle is a delightful native plant that brings real value to any garden. This perennial produces lovely purple or white flowers that attract bees and other pollinators looking for nectar. The plant's berries feed songbirds and other wildlife, making it a genuine helper for nature lovers. If you enjoy watching butterflies and birds visit your yard, this native plant is a wonderful choice.
Growing Carolina horsenettle is wonderfully simple. It's a tough perennial that handles most garden conditions well, so you won't need to fuss over it constantly. Plant it in a spot where it gets decent sunlight, and let nature do most of the work. Once established, it'll come back year after year, rewarding your patience with beauty and wildlife activity.
Native to 46 states
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin