This is a vigorous South American climber. It produces fresh green leaves and white flowers in summer, autumn, and winter. Potato Vine tends to be short lived in warm climates being vulnerable to root nematodes; microscopic, worm-like parasites.
- Type
- Exotic
- Maintenance
- Low
- Water use
- Minimal
- Lifecycle
- Perennial
- Container
- Zero
- Size
- Climbers
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Zones
- Semi-arid with summer rain, Moist temperate with hot summers, Arid interior, Semi-arid with winter rain, Moist temperate with warm summers, Winter rains with dry summers
- Soils
- Sandy, Loam, Clay
- Regions
- Yarra Valley Water plants, Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show 2011
- Shade levels
- Full sun, Sun/shade
- Flowering seasons
- Winter, Summer, Autumn
- Gardens
- Hardy