General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F)
Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11
Plant Height: 5 to 8 feet
Plant Spread: 3 to 5 feet
Leaves: Evergreen
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Purple
Bloom Size: 1"-2"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Fall
Underground structures: Taproot
Suitable Locations: Espalier
Wildlife Attractant: Birds
Butterflies
Resistances: Deer Resistant
Drought tolerant
Toxicity: Other: All parts of plant are poisonous.
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs excellent drainage in pots

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Common names
  • Blue Potato Bush
  • Paraguay Nightshade
  • Blue Lycianthes

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Location: Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
Date: 2010-07-01
Location: Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
Date: 2010-07-01
Location: Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
Date: 2010-07-01
Location: Barson's Greenhouse, Westland, MI
Date: 2010-07-01

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