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Solanum jasminoides

Potato Vine

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Normans/Steve Mullany

 

Description

This twinging vine will grow at a moderate rate to 30' x 10'. Purple-green leaves are semievergreen. White flowers bloom year-round in frost-free weather. You can grow this vine on an overhead structure for summer shade. Native to Brazil.

 

Plant Type

Vine

Height Range

25-40'

Flower Color

White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Constant

Leaf Color

Green, Purple

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Rich, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Patio, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Screen

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.