Solanum melongena
Eggplant
Family: Solanaceae Nightshade
| Type | Annual |
| USDA Hardiness range | n/a |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Blue |
| Bloom time | Early Summer to Early Fall |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Height | 20" to 7' / 50cm to 2.00m |
| Spread | 24" to 36" / 60cm to 90cm |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Leaf color | Green, silvery |
| Fruit color | Black, purple |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Sandy |
| Form | Oval, upright or erect |