Vigorous scrambling South American climber with abundant clusters of small white-and-yellow potato-family flowers throughout the warm months. Excellent rapid screen for mild-climate gardens.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 9–11 | −6.7 °C to 10 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H3 | −5 °C to 1 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 9 | −1 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 3–6 | −5 °C to 15 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Native to Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina
- Often listed under its older name Solanum jasminoides
- WARNING: All parts mildly toxic — potato-family alkaloids, do not eat any part
- Vigorous — capable of 6 m of growth, can become weedy in mild-climate regions, monitor and contain
Pet caution: Potato vine is listed as potentially harmful to cats and/or dogs. Keep pets from grazing on it, and contact a vet if you suspect your animal has eaten some.
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