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Lycianthes rantonnetii

Blue Potato Bush

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Information by:         Photographer: Normans/Sortomme

 

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:

As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.

Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.