Wild Potato
Solanuminfundibuliforme

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Species: infundibuliforme (in-fun-dih-bew-LEE-for-mee)

Synonym:Solanum glanduliferum

Synonym:Solanum microphyllum

Synonym:Solanum pinnatifidum

Synonym:Solanum platypterum

Synonym:Solanum xerophyllum

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Annuals
Vegetables
Groundcovers
Herbs
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
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)

Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Medium Purple
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From seed; sow indoors before last frost

Seed Collecting