Solanum seaforthianum
ST VINCENT LILAC, BLUE POTATO CREEPER
Solanaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen twining climber

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
6m
Plant habit
 
6m

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Origins: South America

Other Botanical Names: Solanum cyrrhosum, S. kerrii, S. prunifolium, S. salignum, S. venustum

Other Common Names: Brazilian Nightshade, Italian Jasmine, Climbing Nightshade

 
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Solanum seaforthianum
ST VINCENT LILAC, BLUE POTATO CREEPER
Solanaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen twining climber

Hardiness zones: 9b-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
6m
Plant habit
 
6m

FEATURES

Flowers: blue, purple, pink or white

Flowering Time: early summer to late summer

Ornamental Fruit: red


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: formal hedge, pergola, trellis, topiary

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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