Family: Solanaceae Nightshade
| Type | Perennial |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9A - 11 |
| Exposure | Partial shade to full sun |
| Bloom color | Blue, purple |
| Bloom time | Mid Spring to Late Summer |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Alpine garden, border, hedge, screen, specimen |
| Height | 10' to 12' / 3.00m to 3.60m |
| Spread | 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Persistence | Evergreen, broadleaf |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | Orange |
| Soil type | Sandy, clay, loamy |
| Form | Upright or erect |