Solanum pyracanthum (Porcupine Tomato)

40 (70)cm, Porcupine Tomato is a showy annual to perennial species with greyish-green leaves, rich violet-blue flowers and nicely contrasting bright orange spines. Flowers are followed by small greenish fruits (not edible). It is native of sun-exposed sites from South-Western USA to Mexico. Easily grown in any rich, well drained soil in a sunny spot in the garden. Sow seeds in pots in spring at some 20°C, transplant to the final spot after the last freezing nights from late spring to early summer. VI-VIII.
20 seeds per package.