Silverleaf nightshade
Solanum elaeagnifolium
- Solanaceae
- Dicot
- Perennial
🦋 Wildlife value: supports pollinators and wildlife.
About Silverleaf nightshade
Silverleaf nightshade is a real treasure for gardeners who want to support local wildlife. The silvery leaves are beautiful to look at, especially when sunlight hits them just right. Delicate purple or blue flowers bloom throughout the growing season, and these blossoms attract bees and other pollinators that your garden needs. The plant also produces berries that feed birds, so you'll enjoy watching feathered visitors come and go. It's a wonderful way to help nature thrive right from your own yard.
This perennial is wonderfully easy to grow once established. It likes sunshine and doesn't fuss about soil type or watering needs. Plant it in spring and let it settle in. The plant spreads naturally, so give it a little room to grow. It's tough and reliable, asking very little of you in return. You'll find it's one of those low-maintenance plants that just keeps rewarding you year after year.