Devil’s Potato Botanical Name: Echites umbellatus (Echis is a genus of nasty old vipers. Echites vines look snakey, and maybe because of that have a history as snakebite remedies. An umbel is a type of flower arrangement.) Description (growth habits, light requirements & care): A moderate to fast-growing vine reaching up to 5 feet. Thrives in full sun to partial shade and sandy, well-drained soils. How you can help by planting this: Attracts butterflies with its flowers and supports native habitats. Larval host for native moths, including the Oleander Moth, Faithful Beauty Moth and Tetrio Sphinx Moth. Flower and Fruit (color, characteristics, season): Showy white, tubular flowers bloom year-round, followed by long, slender seed pods. Pairs well with: Coral Honeysuckle, Corkystem Passionvine, and Blue Porterweed for a pollinator garden.
