Variegated Potato Vine 'Variegata'

Solanumlaxum

Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Species
laxum (LAX-um)
Synonym
Solanum jasminoides
Solanum boerhaaviifolium
Solanum boerhaviaefolium
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Good Fall Color
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Gilbert, South Carolina

Dickinson, Texas

Garland, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

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positives
1
neutral
0
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J
Kerrville, TX | January 2011 | neutral

Does anyone know if this plant is deer resistant?

N
Garland, TX (Zone 8a) | May 2007 | positive

This plant is supposedly not hardy here in zone 8a, but mine has survived for years in a large container without winter protection. Look...Read More

F
(Zone 8a) | October 2005 | positive

Fantastic plant if you need a trellis covered quickly - it's actually turning into a bit of a bully, and I need to keep an eye on it and ...Read More

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