Lycianthes rantonnetii 'Royal Robe'

Blue Potato Bush, Paraguay Nightshade

Family: Solanaceae Nightshade


Type Perennial, shrub, vine
USDA Hardiness range 9B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Blue, lavender, purple, yellow
Bloom time Mid Summer to Late Fall
Water needs Moist
Landscape uses Border, container, espalier, specimen
Height 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m
Spread 36" to 8' / 90cm to 2.40m
Growth rate Fast
Persistence Evergreen, broadleaf
Bloom attributes Fragrant flowers
Leaf color Green
Fruit color Red
Soil type Loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling