Lycianthes rantonnetii
Blue Potato Bush
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:
Different areas of your landscape have different water requirements.
Shrubs need much less water than lawns and drip systems should never be scheduled on the same program with lawns.
Establish separate watering schedules for those areas.