Solanum, Chilean Nightshade, Chilean Potato Tree, Chilean Potato Vine
Solanumcrispum 'Glasnevin'

Family: Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Solanum (so-LAN-num)
Species: crispum (KRISP-um)
Cultivar: Glasnevin

Category
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Partial to Full Shade

Foliage
Provides Winter Interest
This plant is resistant to deer

Foliage Color

Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Spacing

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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
N/A

Bloom Color
Lavender

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)

Patent Information

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting