Solanum melongena (eggplant) bears showy, faded violet and repeat-blooming blooms. This herbaceous perennial is clump forming and has medium green foliage that is showy, matte, medium textured and aromatic. The fruit produced by Solanum melongena (eggplant) is showy. The stems are fragrant.
Typical Uses
Annual, container, culinary and vegetable garden.
Cautions
The growth rate of Solanum melongena (eggplant) is very fast and you should plan for this in your garden design and layout. Self-sowing, this plant can spread broadly and randomly where conditions are ideal for the seeds to germinate. However, this can be a benefit if you plan to use this plant in naturalizations.
