Potato Vine (Solanum laxum): Jasmine Nightshade for Trellises

Solanum laxum (syn. Solanum jasminoides), the Potato Vine or Jasmine Nightshade, is a vigorous, semi-evergreen climber with small, starry, white flowers in clusters, blooming over a long season. It's a reliable cover for fences and arbors.

Botanical Profile

Growing Potato Vine

Native to Brazil, this twining vine reaches 20–30 feet. The leaves are ovate, semi-evergreen. The 0.75-inch flowers are white with yellow centers, in loose clusters, blooming spring to fall (year-round in frost-free). It prefers full sun to part shade, well-drained soil, and regular water.

Hardy in zones 9–11; in zone 8, may die back and resprout. Use on trellises, fences, pergolas. Prune hard in late winter. Fast-growing, floriferous, and easy. A classic climber for quick coverage in mild climates.