Deadly Nightshade Seeds - Heirloom Herbal Plant for Home Gardens

Deadly Nightshade is a perennial flowering plant with upright stems, dark green foliage, purple-brown flowers, and glossy dark berries. It grows well in partial shade and fertile, well-drained soil. All parts of the plant are highly toxic if eaten and should be handled with care.

Features

• Perennial herbaceous flowering plant
• Produces purple-brown bell-shaped flowers
• Develops glossy dark berries
• Upright growth habit
• Suitable for woodland and shaded garden settings
• Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
• Grows best in partial shade
• Toxic plant requiring careful handling

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Atropa belladonna
• Common Name (US): Deadly Nightshade
• Seed Type / Variety: Deadly Nightshade Flowering Plant Seeds
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial
• USDA Zones: 5–9
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Germination Time and Conditions: Approximately 2–6 weeks; cold, moist stratification may improve germination
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, moist, well-drained soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture without waterlogging
• Mature Plant Size: Approximately 3–6 feet tall
• Plant Spacing: Approximately 2–3 feet apart
• Safety Note: All parts, especially the berries, contain toxic alkaloids and should not be consumed.