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
Berries:
Benefits: Butterflies
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
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