A small perennial shrub that reaches about 2? and possibly up to 3?  ?Indian?s Grey? nightshade needs low to moderate water and embraces a spectrum of light conditions  from full sun to part shade.  It was discovered in the Santa Lucia Mountains of California and is noted to be a shrubbier  denser form than than the original variety  as well as boasting more flowers.  ?Indian?s Grey? nightshade flowers prolifically in spring and summer  with lots of lavender purple blooms with yellow centers clustered on silvery limbs with leaves of blue green.  It has a compact  mounding form  and would be an excellent addition to gardens for native birds  as the flowers turn to shiny black berries in fall.  This deciduous native likes well drained soil  but is adaptable in its soil preference  tolerating alkaline soil and clay.  Try it on banks and dry borders  or anywhere you?d like a splash of color!