Lycianthes rantonnetii
Blue Potato Bush, Paraguay Nightshade
Family: Solanaceae Nightshade
| Type | Perennial, shrub, vine |
| USDA Hardiness range | 9B - 11 |
| Exposure | Full sun |
| Bloom color | Purple |
| Bloom time | Mid Spring, Mid Summer to Early Fall, Mid Fall, Mid Winter |
| Water needs | Moist |
| Landscape uses | Border, container, foundation |
| Height | 6' to 8' / 1.80m to 2.40m |
| Spread | 36" to 7' / 90cm to 2.20m |
| Growth rate | Fast |
| Bloom attributes | Fragrant flowers |
| Leaf color | Green |
| Fruit color | n/a |
| Soil pH requirements | Neutral |
| Soil type | Loamy |
| Form | Irregular or sprawling |