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Potato Vine

Solanum Laxum

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Overview

The Solanum laxum, commonly known as Potato Vine, is a fast-growing evergreen climber. It thrives in USDA zones 8-10, reaching up to 20 feet in spread. Its foliage is dark green, while in summer and fall, it produces fragrant white blossoms with yellow centers. This vine prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil. It's excellent for trellises, walls, or as a sprawling ground cover. Moderate water needs.

Sun Full, HalfWater Low, MediumZones 9–10Type VineClimate Subtropical
Potato Vine (Solanum Laxum) — This robust climber can reach lengths of approximately 20 feet; making it an excellent choice for trellises, image 84

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Vine
Family
Solanaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Potato Vine (Solanum Laxum) — ornamental touch to any landscape design
Potato Vine (Solanum Laxum) — ornamental touch to any landscape design; its foliage is dark green, while in summer and fall, it produces fragrant white
Potato Vine (Solanum Laxum) — Its foliage is dark green, while in summer and fall, it produces fragrant white blossoms with yellow centers; they, image 103
Potato Vine (Solanum Laxum) — creating a striking contrast against the verdant leaves
Potato Vine (Solanum Laxum) — making it an excellent choice for trellises; where they may produce fewer blossoms, image 85
Potato Vine (Solanum Laxum) — ensuring an attractive display each season; the Solanum laxum, commonly known as Potato Vine, is a fast-growing evergreen climber
Potato Vine (Solanum Laxum) — They grow optimally in well-drained soil and require regular watering, especially during dry spells; white flowers in, image 93
Potato Vine (Solanum Laxum) — or fences where a visual screen or a green backdrop is desired.<br><br>Its foliage consists of dark green; vine with, image 86
Potato Vine (Solanum Laxum) — It thrives in USDA zones 8-10, reaching up to 20 feet in spread; or fences where a visual screen or a green backdrop is
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