Bush Potato
Operculinabrownii

Family: Convolvulaceae (kon-volv-yoo-LAY-see-ee)
Genus: Operculina (oh-per-koo-LEE-nuh)
Species: brownii (BROW-nee-eye)

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade

Foliage

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing

Hardiness
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)

Where to Grow

Danger
Seed is poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Scarify seed before sowing

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds