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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 9–10Climate Subtropical
Potato Vine (Solanum Laxum) — The Solanum laxum, commonly known as Potato Vine, is a fast-growing evergreen climber

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Solanaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Potato Vine (Solanum Laxum) — This robust climber can reach lengths of approximately 20 feet; making it an excellent choice for trellises, image 59
Potato Vine (Solanum Laxum) — ornamental touch to any landscape design; its foliage is dark green, while in summer and fall, it produces fragrant, image 58
Potato Vine (Solanum Laxum) — is a versatile and fast-growing evergreen vine that can add a lush; typical care includes pruning in late winter to, image 57
Potato Vine (Solanum Laxum) — creating a striking contrast against the verdant leaves; it thrives in USDA zones 8-10, reaching up to 20 feet in, image 90
Potato Vine (Solanum Laxum) — creating a striking contrast against the verdant leaves; it thrives in USDA zones 8-10, reaching up to 20 feet in, image 65
Potato Vine (Solanum Laxum) — The vine is best known for its bountiful display of star-shaped flowers, image 88
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) — This vine prefers full sun to partial shade and well-draining soil; vine for full or half, image 104
Potato Vine (Solanum Laxum) — It's excellent for trellises, walls, or as a sprawling ground cover; is a versatile and fast-growing evergreen vine, image 105

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