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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 10–10Climate Subtropical
Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — commonly termed Blue Potato Bush

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Solanaceae
Climate
Subtropical

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Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — the Blue Potato Bush will be a resplendent addition to your client's garden; commonly termed Blue, image 72
Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — shrub / vine with blue and purple blooms; bloom from spring through fall and even into winter in milder, image 74
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
Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — commonly termed Blue Potato Bush; blooms from summer to fall, image 76
Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — evergreen shrub reaching heights of up to 6 feet with an equal spread; its slender stems and foliage, image 77
Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — profuse rich purple-blue flowers; making it suitable for a variety of landscaping situations, image 78
Blue Potato Bush (Lycianthes Rantonnetii) — blooms from summer to fall; shrub / vine for full or half, image 79
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) — Ideal for containers or as a hedge, it thrives in full sun with moderate water, in USDA zones 9-11, image 81

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