Solanum crispum ‘Glasnevin’- Chilean potato vine.

Solanum crispum ‘Glasnevin'. AGM.

It is a species of flowering plant. Belongs to the family of Solanaceae. Native to Chile (Che le) and Peru. Common names are Chilean potato vine, Chilean nightshade, Chilean potato tree and potato vine. S

olamen (Latin) meaning comfort, solace.

RHS Has awarded the prestigious Award of  Garden Merit – AGM. USA Hardiness Zone - (9- 11). Has 5 inch long, ovate dark green leaves. 

Growing to 6 m tall, spread 2 M approx.   

Moist but well-drained soil. Take cuttings from summer to early autumn,  From seeds. Has certain medicinal uses. 

It can be toxic to a pet (cat n dog). 

It is a semi-evergreen, woody-stemmed climbing plant.

Bloom is fragrant and purple in color
(shape and color like potato flower).

Bloom time mid summer to mid autumn Jul to Nov. 

Wiry stems need support in shape of 

trellises, arbors, wall, poles or fences. 

Flowers Looking Pink in color,
due to bright afternoon sun and
chocolate color of gate at the back.

Grows under full sun to partial shade. 

Please enjoy reading, viewing and cultivating this solace, please.