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
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Direct Sowing
Bloom Period
Harvest
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Direct Sowing
Bloom Period
Harvest
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Data source: Trefle.io, Perenual


