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Lycianthes rantonnetii 'Royal Robe' /Blue Potato Bush
Attractive purple flowers and foliage
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Attractive purple flowers and foliage
Close-up of violet-blue flowers
Large number of flowers occur on plant
This species does well on the west coast of the USA
A small tree in an outdoor dining area in Carmel, CA
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Scientific Name:
Lycianthes rantonnetii 'Royal Robe'
Common Name:
Blue Potato Bush
Plant Type:
Evergreen
Leaf Type:
Broadleaf
Hardiness Zone:
7, 9, 10, 11
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Height:
5-8 feet
Spread:
3 -5 feet
Bloom time:
Spring, Summer, Fall
Flower color:
Purple
Fruit present:
Summer, Fall
Light Exposure:
Sun
Drainage:
Well drained, Moist, Dry
Rate of Growth:
Fast
Water Requirement:
Medium
Maintenance Level:
Low
Susceptible to insects
and diseases:
No
Comments:
Has fragrant dark blue to purple flowers during the warm months. Fruit and plant parts are poisonous and is deer tolerant. It can be used in borders and as a container plant or espalier.