Lycianthes rantonnei
BLUE POTATO BUSH
Solanaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 10-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
2.5m
Plant habit
 
2m

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Lycianthes rantonnei
BLUE POTATO BUSH
Solanaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen shrub

Hardiness zones: 10-11

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to warm low sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
2.5m
Plant habit
 
2m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in purple or blue

Flowering Time: early summer to late autumn

Ornamental Fruit: red


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: informal screen, informal hedge, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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