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Lycianthes rantonnettii (Blue Potatobush)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 565286



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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Solanales
Family: Solanaceae
Genus: Lycianthes
Species: Lycianthes rantonnettii
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Evergreen
  • Ornamental
  • Poisonous
  • Shrub
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 9a (to 25 F / -4 C)
  • 9b (to 30 F / -1 C)
  • 10a (to 35 F / 2 C)
  • 10b (to 40 F / 4 C)
  • 11 (Above 40 F / Above 4 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 5 to 10 feet (1 1/2 to 3 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Flowering Start edit
  • May
Flowering End edit
  • November
Leaf Colour edit
  • Green - Dark
Leaf Shape edit
  • Ovate
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Suitable For edit
  • Border/Bed
  • Centre Piece
  • Container/Patio
Sun Exposure edit
  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
Soil pH edit
  • 6.5 - 6.9 (Very slightly acidic)
  • 7.0 (Neutral)
  • 7.1 - 7.5 (Very slightly alkaline)
Bloom Colour edit
  • Blue
  • Purple
Wildlife Value edit
  • Bees
  • Deer Resistant
  • Hummingbirds
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Stem Cutting
Skill Level edit
  • Some Experience
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Contributors For This Plant
Netty (13946)
toni (36069)


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 102christa's Garden


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Lycianthes rantonnettii (Blue Potatobush)
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Other names for this plant:
Solanum rantonnettii



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