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Lycianthes rantonnetii

Blue Potato Bush

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Description

This plant will grow 25' high x 30' wide and produces beautiful purple flowers tha bloom all year. It does best in full sun and is very drought tolerant.

 

Plant Type

Shrub, Vine

Height Range

6-12', 12-25'

Flower Color

Blue, Purple

Flower Season

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium, High

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

English Cottage, Ranch, Tropical

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Standard

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall

Location Uses

Foundation, Patio

Special Uses

Container, Hedge

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Water-wise plants can be beautiful as well as practical.

Ask at your local nursery for the types of plants that have minimal watering needs.