LIFE CYCLE
Perennial
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
Glossy green
GROWTH HABIT
Upright
BLOOM SEASON
Summer
FLAVOUR PROFILE
Not applicable
SUITABLE FOR
out door
SEED TYPE
Open Pollinated
PLANT TYPE
Flowering Shrub
PLANTING SEASON
Spring
FRUIT SIZE
Small
PLANT HEIGHT
60–120 cm
LIGHT REQUIREMENT
Full Sun
WATER NEEDS
Moderate
HARDINESS ZONES
USDA Zones 7–10
CONTAINER GARDEN
Yes
PLANT SPACING
45–60 cm
PLANTING DEPTH
0.5–1 cm
GROWING CONDITIONS
Well-drained
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Lycianthes lycoides grow as a shrub or a vine?
Does Lycianthes lycoides grow as a shrub or a vine?
It typically develops as a shrubby perennial with an upright to spreading growth habit.
Can this plant be used as a garden focal point?
Can this plant be used as a garden focal point?
Yes, its unusual flowers make it an attractive feature in ornamental plantings.
Will the flowers appear over an extended period?
Will the flowers appear over an extended period?
Under suitable growing conditions, blooming can continue across much of the growing season.
Can Lycianthes lycoides be planted with tropical ornamentals?
Can Lycianthes lycoides be planted with tropical ornamentals?
Yes, it combines well with tropical-looking foliage and flowering plants.
Do pollinating insects visit the flowers?
Do pollinating insects visit the flowers?
Yes, the blooms may attract bees and other beneficial pollinators.
Is Lycianthes lycoides grown mainly as an ornamental plant?
Is Lycianthes lycoides grown mainly as an ornamental plant?
Yes, it is cultivated primarily for its decorative flowers and attractive garden appearance.