Solanum maritimum (Esparto)
Solanum maritimum (Esparto)
100cm, Esparto is a rarely seen biannual to semiwoody nontuberous perennial native of Chile, growing in open rocky spots in coastal areas. Makes numerous terminal, beautiful, quite large, rich violet flowers above strongly serrated leaves. For any rich, well drained substrate in a sunny spot throughout the year. In winter keep plants drier at a minimum of some 15°C. VI-VIII.More Details »