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Deadly Nightshade, Yellow Belladonna 'Lutea'

Atropabelladonna

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Family

Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Atropa (AT-row-puh)

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Species

belladonna (bel-uh-DON-nuh)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

Pale Yellow

Green

Bloom Time

Mid Summer

Late Summer/Early Fall

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Deadly Nightshade, Yellow Belladonna 'Lutea'

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