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Solanum jasminoides

Potato Vine

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Information by: Monrovia.com        Photographer: Normans/Steve Mullany

 

Description

Attractive, shrubby climber gives an almost perpetual display of showy yellow-white, fragrant blossoms. Good ornamental cover for fences or walls, or grow across lattice for shade. Semi-evergreen. Grows easily in average, well-drained soils. Water regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system; deeply and less frequently, once established. Feed with an all-purpose fertilizer. Provide support such as a trellis or arbor. Prune annually to control size. Does best in full or part sun. Quickly reaches 25' long, attracting hummingbirds. The delicate look and assertive growth of this vine makes it a good cover for fence or arbor. Twine up the post of a shade covering or around the base of palm trees. Good container plant for porch or patio.

 

Plant Type

Vine

Height Range

12-25'

Flower Color

Yellow, White

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Constant

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Fast

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Moist

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Mediterranean, Tropical, Woodland

Accenting Features

Fragrance, Showy Flowers

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Background, Patio, Walls / Fences

Special Uses

Container, Hedge, Screen, Fire Resistant

Attracts Wildlife

Hummingbirds

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.