Bittersweet nightshade (Solanum dulcamara) is a medicinal herb in the same family as tomatoes and potatoes. A native of Eurasia, bittersweet nightshade has become naturalized across North America. The hardiness zone of bittersweet nightshade is 4a to 8b. Bittersweet nightshade blooms in spring and continues to display pretty purple flowers throughout the summer. Butterflies and honeybees not to mention hummingbirds will visit your garden to pollinate these flowers. An herbaceous vine and a perennial, the flowers of bittersweet nightshade return each year. Indigenous healers use bittersweet nightshade for acne, eczema, wounds, and other conditions. As for the beautiful, bright-red berries of bittersweet nightshade? Birds who will visit your gorgeous garden to feast upon the fruits of bittersweet nightshade are thrushes, robins, waxwings, catbirds, sparrows, and mockingbirds. Bittersweet nightshade does best in moist, well-draining soil, and as a seedling the plant prefers partial shade. As a mature plant, bittersweet nightshade thrives in direct sun for at least part of the day especially if you want a fruitful supply of berries come fall for all those beautiful birds. Did you know that with each purchase Portland Plant Paradise offers a free consult? Contact us today to get your questions about bittersweet nightshade answered. This offer is for one organic bittersweet nightshade (Solanum dulcamara) 12 inch rooted seedling priced at $50. Free shipping. Please know that we do not mail out to PO Boxes without explicit customer permission in writing.