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Chilean Potato Vine

Solanum Crispum

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Overview

The Chilean Potato Vine (Solanum crispum), a vigorous climber, boasts clusters of fragrant purple blooms with yellow centers, blossoming from summer to fall. At maturity, it reaches 20 feet in height and 10 feet in spread, preferring well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Hardy to 20°F, it's a striking choice for trellises or walls. Regular pruning maintains its shape and promotes healthy growth.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 9–10Climate Subtropical

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Solanaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Chilean Potato Vine (Solanum Crispum) — The Chilean Potato Vine (Solanum crispum)
Chilean Potato Vine (Solanum Crispum) — boasts clusters of fragrant purple blooms with yellow centers
Chilean Potato Vine (Solanum Crispum) — blossoming from summer to fall
Chilean Potato Vine (Solanum Crispum) — it reaches 20 feet in height and 10 feet in spread
Chilean Potato Vine (Solanum Crispum) — preferring well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade
Chilean Potato Vine (Solanum Crispum) — Hardy to 20°F, it's a striking choice for trellises or walls
Chilean Potato Vine (Solanum Crispum) — Regular pruning maintains its shape and promotes healthy growth
Chilean Potato Vine (Solanum Crispum) — is a captivating climber renowned for its ability to add a touch of elegance to any landscape design
Chilean Potato Vine (Solanum Crispum) — semi-evergreen perennial boasts an extensive climbing habit
Chilean Potato Vine (Solanum Crispum) — typically reaching heights of up to 12 to 20 feet with support
Chilean Potato Vine (Solanum Crispum) — while spreading out 6 to 10 feet
Chilean Potato Vine (Solanum Crispum) — resembling those of its distant relative

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