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Chaco Potato, Wild Potato

Solanumchacoense

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Solanum chacoense by scirpidiella
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Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
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Species
chacoense (cha-ko-en-sey)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Herbaceous
Smooth
Textured
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness

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Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Groundcovers
Herbs
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

Unknown - Tell us

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

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Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

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Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Regional
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