Lycianthes rantonnetii |
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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. Semi-tender.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
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:
Check soil moisture below the surface with a soil probe or large screwdriver, trowel or shovel. Don't assume the plants need water just because the soil surface looks dry.