Solanum parishii - Parish's Nightshade (Plant) field botany An attractive flowering perennial for

An attractive flowering perennial for dry borders

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

rapidly eroding Eocene sandstone

Cold Hardy to Less than 15 degrees F Distribution Sonoran Desert (rare in CA)

Solanum parishii - Parish's Nightshade (Plant) field botany An attractive flowering perennial forAn 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,