Front entry
Use a pair by the door.
Handcrafted in Tennessee
A Steel Planter
That Lights Up
At Night.
This is a steel planter with a solar light inside. Put plants in it during the day. After dark, the front panel turns on. No wiring. No outlet. No trenching.
$249.95
- 16-gauge steel body
- Solar light built into the planter
- Use real flowers, greenery, herbs, or seasonal plants
- Choose the size, finish, and single, pair, or set of 3
The light is built into the planter. It is not a solar stake sitting beside a pot.
Included
Planter body, removable insert, solar light, and setup guide
Plants not included. Shipping & taxes calculated at checkout. Unused items may be returned within 30 days in original condition; buyer pays return shipping unless the item arrives damaged or incorrect.
16-Gauge Steel
Heavy outdoor body
Solar Powered
Charges during the day
Light Panel
Warm white light
Made in USA
Handcrafted in Tennessee
Choose the scale
Small
12 in W x 12 in D x 18 in H
Medium
16 in W x 16 in D x 24 in H
Large
20 in W x 20 in D x 30 in H
Choose the finish
Matte black
Powder coated for a clean look.
Weathering steel
Rust-brown finish that changes outside.
Product proof
See what you are buying.
See the size, finish, steel, and night light before you choose.
Will this really work outside?
Yes. It is a steel outdoor planter with drainage, a removable insert, and a solar light built into the body.
It holds plants during the day. After dark, the front panel turns on.
Planting
Removable insert, drainage holes, and room for real plants.
Power
Best in a spot that gets several hours of direct sun.
Material
16-gauge steel body. Matte black or weathering steel finish.
Brightness
Warm light. Not a floodlight. Not a path light.
Best fit: front doors, patios, pool areas, garden edges, cabin decks, and lake homes.
Size and setup
Set it in sun. Add plants.
EmberRoot ships assembled. Place it where it gets sun, add plants, and give the battery a full day to charge.
Sizes
Small, medium, and large
Body
16-gauge steel
Setup
Insert, drainage, and light system
Solar panel, charge controller, battery, and LED strip sit inside the planter.
Lighting system
Warm light, not a floodlight.
The light is meant to make the planter glow after dark. It is not a path light, security light, or wired yard light.
How it works
Simple from the day it arrives.
No electrician. No outlet. No trenching. Treat it like a planter, then let the sun charge the light.
1
Place it
Use it by a door, patio, porch, pool, cabin, or deck.
2
Plant it
Add flowers, greenery, herbs, or seasonal plants.
3
Charge it
The solar light charges during the day.
4
Watch it turn on
After dark, the front panel lights up.
The feeling
One line of light changes the entrance.
Plants look good during the day. After dark, the light makes the area feel finished.
Patio
Add low, warm light where people sit.
Backyard
Use it near decks, pools, and garden paths.
Details
Product facts.
| Product | Steel planter with vertical acrylic light panel |
|---|---|
| Included | Includes 1 EmberRoot solar planter with removable planter insert, solar light system, and setup guide. Plants are not included. |
| Dimensions | Small: 12 in W x 12 in D x 18 in H; Medium: 16 in W x 16 in D x 24 in H; Large: 20 in W x 20 in D x 30 in H |
| Material | 16-gauge steel body; matte black powder coat or weathering steel finish |
| Steel | 16-gauge steel body |
| Weight | Approx. 32 to 58 lb depending on size |
| Planting | Includes removable planter insert and drainage holes. Use potting mix or nursery pot inserts; avoid letting standing water collect inside. |
| Lighting | Solar panel, charge controller, battery, and warm white LED strip inside the planter. |
| Power | No outlet or wiring required |
| Solar performance | Solar performance depends on direct sun and season. On a full sunny charge, expect warm light at night. |
| Outdoor use | Built for outdoor use. Powder coat stays sealed; weathering steel changes over time. |
| Best use | Front porches, entryways, patios, backyards, poolside spaces, cabin decks, lake homes, and gifting |
| Made in | Tennessee, USA |
| Shipping | Shipping & taxes calculated at checkout |
| Lead time | Made to order. |
| Damage | If your planter arrives damaged, contact us within 7 days with photos of the package and product. We will fix it. |
Finish option
Two finishes. Same light.
Choose matte black for a clean sealed finish. Choose weathering steel for a rust-brown finish that changes outside.
Matte black
Powder coated for a clean sealed finish.
Weathering steel
Rust-brown finish that changes outside over time.
Same lighting system
Both finishes use the same solar light panel.
Questions
Questions before you buy.
Does EmberRoot need to be plugged in?
No. Set it where it gets sun. The solar system charges during the day and turns on after dark.
Is it a planter or a light?
Both. It holds real plants and has a built-in light panel for night.
Is this just another solar light?
No. The light is built into the planter body. It is not a solar stake sitting beside a pot.
Can I use real plants?
Yes. Includes removable planter insert and drainage holes. Use potting mix or nursery pot inserts; avoid letting standing water collect inside. Plants are not included.
What finishes are available?
Matte black powder coat and weathering steel.
Can weathering steel stain concrete?
Weathering steel can leave rust-colored runoff while it patinas. Use a mat, riser, or sealed surface if staining is a concern.
How bright is it?
Expect warm light. Runtime depends on sun, season, weather, and placement. It is not a path light or security floodlight.
What size is it?
Small: 12 in W x 12 in D x 18 in H; Medium: 16 in W x 16 in D x 24 in H; Large: 20 in W x 20 in D x 30 in H
Can it stay outside in rain?
Built for outdoor use. Powder coat stays sealed; weathering steel changes over time.
Does it ship assembled?
Yes. It ships fully assembled in one box with the insert, drainage, solar system, and setup guide.
What do I do when it arrives?
Place it in sun, add plants, and give the battery a full day to charge.
Have another question or want custom work?
Email sales@nashvillemetalart.com. Send a photo or tell us what you are trying to build, and we will point you in the right direction.
Bring home the planter
that lights up at night.
Add plants. Let the sun charge it. Watch it turn on after dark.