Potato

Solanum tuberosum

Also known as
  • Irish Potato
Solanaceae
Perennial
Vegetables
Attracts pollinators

About this plant

Solanum tuberosum, commonly known as the potato, is a perennial vegetable plant that requires full sun and medium water. It grows to a height of 0.5-1 meter and is suitable for USDA zones 5-8. This plant blooms with white flowers in July and August in loamy, clay, or sandy soil. It is not evergreen, not fragrant, not toxic, and does not primarily attract pollinators.

Light

Full sun

Watering

Medium water

Soil

Loamy, Clay, Sandy

Height

0.37–0.93 m

Spread

0.3–0.6 m

Zones

3–10

Flower colors

Calendar
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F
M
A
M
J
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A
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O
N
D
Direct Sowing
Bloom Period
Harvest
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