Botanical Name: Common Names:
Solanum melongena Eggplant, Aubergine,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Climbers Climbing / Twining, Prostrate
Description:
Small evergreen shrub with dark-green leaves and purple star-like flowers in Spring followed by large, edible, long purple fruit commonly know as eggplant. Fruit flesh is white. Great for cooking, use in sauces or bake in oven. Harvest fruit from mid-Summer.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
60cm-1m 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Climber / Creeper, Edible Garden, Mass Planting, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Solanceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Purple
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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