Family:  Nightshade (Solanacea)

Hardy to Zones 5 to 9

Herbaceous perennial native to Central Asia.  Rare.  Flowers yellow, veined with violet.  Highly desirable species with broad leaves and yellow/purple flowers that give way to large, soft berries. In its native environment (Kopet-dag mountains of Turkmenistan) the plant occurs in association with Mandrogora turkomanica and Ephedra equisetina. Traditional usage (TWM): external application as a muscle relaxant and pain reliever.  Do not ingest.  Plant prefers partial to full shade, average fertility, moist soil.

Potted plant, certified organically grown