Blue Potato Vine 'Glasnerium'

Solanumcrispum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Species
crispum (KRISP-um)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Blue-Violet
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fort Myers, Florida

Glenview Nas, Illinois

Austin, Texas

Conroe, Texas

Decatur, Texas

Puyallup, Washington

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Conroe, TX (Zone 9a) | February 2005 | neutral

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