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Blue Potato Bush

Lycianthes Rantonnetii

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Overview

Lycianthes rantonnetii, commonly termed Blue Potato Bush, is a vibrant, evergreen shrub reaching heights of up to 6 feet with an equal spread. Its hallmark feature, profuse rich purple-blue flowers, with golden centers, blooms from summer to fall, creating a striking display against the dark green leaves. Ideal for containers or as a hedge, it thrives in full sun with moderate water, in USDA zones 9-11. Pruning encourages bushiness and flowering.

Sun Full, HalfWater High, MediumZones 10–10Type Shrub, VineClimate Subtropical
Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — shrub / vine for full or half; the Blue Potato Bush will be a resplendent addition to your client's, image 75

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
High, Medium
USDA zones
10–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub, Vine
Family
Solanaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — Its slender stems and foliage create a relatively dense habit; shrub / vine with blue and purple blooms, image 61
Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — creating a striking display against the dark green leaves; pruning encourages bushiness and flowering, image 80
Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — bloom from spring through fall and even into winter in milder climates; evergreen shrub reaching heights of up to 6
Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — The true glory of the Blue Potato Bush lies in its profusion of violet-blue blossoms; ideal for containers or as a
Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — this plant boasts a naturally mounding form that can be sculpted into more formal shapes if desired
Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — Ideal for containers or as a hedge, it thrives in full sun with moderate water, in USDA zones 9-11; sporting vivid
Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — providing a long season of visual interest.<br><br>Preferring full sun to partial shade; typically reaching heights
Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — blue and purple flowers in the garden; is an enchanting evergreen shrub that can add a touch of exotic, image 73
Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — profuse rich purple-blue flowers; making it suitable for a variety of landscaping situations
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