Irish Potato

(Solanum tuberosum)

Irish Potato (Solanum tuberosum)

Oleg Bor

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Estimated Native Range

Climate Requirements

• Precipitation	15" - 46"
• High Temp.	67°F - 84°F
• Low Temp.	19°F - 43°F

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Summary

Solanum tuberosum, commonly known as the Irish potato, is a perennial herb in the nightshade family Solanaceae, native to the Western South America. It thrives in cool, temperate climates and is widely cultivated in various regions worldwide. The plant typically grows about 60 cm (24 in) high, with varieties differing in size, and has a life cycle that includes the leaves dying back after flowering, fruiting, and tuber formation. The flowers can be white, pink, red, blue, or purple with yellow stamens and are moderately showy. Potatoes are known for their starchy tubers, which are a staple food in many cultures. The green fruits produced after flowering resemble cherry tomatoes and contain toxic alkaloids, making them inedible.

The Irish potato is valued for its edible tubers, which are a key food source globally. It is also appreciated for its ease of cultivation from seed potatoes, which are disease-free tubers. In gardens, potatoes are grown for their tubers and sometimes as ornamental plants for their attractive flowers. They require full sun and medium water, with soil that has good drainage, whether slow, medium, or fast. Potatoes are susceptible to several diseases, including blight and viral infections, and pests such as the Colorado potato beetle. Gardeners harvest potatoes using tools like a long-handled, three-prong spading fork or a potato hook.CC BY-SA 4.0

Plant Description

Plant Type:
Height: 1-1.5 feet
Width: 1-1.5 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
Flower Color: White
Flowering Season: Summer
Leaf Retention: Deciduous

Growth Requirements

Sun: Full Sun
Water: Medium
Drainage: Fast, Medium, Slow

Common Uses

Bee Garden, Bird Garden, Butterfly Garden, Deer Resistant, Edible*Disclaimer: Easyscape's listed plant edibility is for informational use. Always verify the safety and proper identification of any plant before consumption., Hummingbird Garden, Potted Plant, Rabbit Resistant

Other Names

Common Names: Potato , Patate , Pomme De Terre , Aardappel , Batata , Potatis , Potatoes , 감자 , 馬鈴薯

Scientific Names: Solanum tuberosum , Solanum andigenum var. colombianum , Solanum andigenum f. tocanum , Solanum andigenum var. bolivianum , Solanum andigenum f. ccompis , Solanum andigenum var. huairuru , Solanum andigenum var. juninum , Solanum andigenum var. sihuanum , Solanum andigenum var. cuzcoense , Solanum andigenum f. cevallosii

GBIF Accepted Name: Solanum tuberosum L.