Solanum crispum ‘Glasnevin’

Solanum crispum 'Glasnevin' is a Chilean potato vine with exotic, lavender, potato-like flowers.

Solanum crispum ‘Glasnevin’, the Chilean potato vine, has exotic, potato-like flowers, each with lilac petals around a pointed yellow centre which appear continuously from spring to mid-autumn. Great for a sunny wall. Needs support and a little tying up. The semi-evergreen leaves will remain on the plant in all but bad winters.

Common Name:  Chilean Potato Vine

Family:  Solanaceae (The Deadly Nightshade Family)

Zone Hardiness:  7-11

Light:  Full Sun Part Sun Summer Fall

Height:  6-10'

Width:  5-8'

Primary Bloom Colour:  Purple

Secondary Bloom Colour:  Yellow

Class:  Semi-evergreen

Type:  Vine

Bloom Time:  Summer - Fall

Soil Moisture:  Average

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Fragrance:  Yes

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Benefits:  Butterflies

Deer Resistant:  Yes

BC Native:  No

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