Solanum jasminoides
Potato Vine
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
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.