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Lycianthes, White Potato Bush 'Alba'

Lycianthesrantonnei

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Family
Solanaceae (so-lan-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Lycianthes (lish-ee-AN-theez)
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Synonym
Lycianthes rantonnetii
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage

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Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Lavender
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Blooms repeatedly
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Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements

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Bloom Characteristics

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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