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Solanum rantonnetii 'MonRita' - Sunny Daze Paraguay Nightshade

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Solanum rantonnetii 'MonRita' is more popularly known as Sunny Daze Paraguay Nightshade. It's a captivating sun-adorned shrub that's celebrated for its robust display of radiant blooms and year-round tropical appeal. This standout specimen proudly showcases effusive clusters of deep violet-blue flowers, each boasting an animated yellow core – a charming contrast embraced by its glossy, dark-green foliage. Towering up to 6-9 feet tall and spreading around 5 feet wide, this eye-catching evergreen presents an idyllic choice for adding dimension or screening to your outdoor space. Its heat-tolerant nature and drought-resistant features, combined with a penchant for full sun to partial shade exposures, make it a low-maintenance yet high-impact addition to any garden. The Sunny Daze enhances your green space further by attracting valued pollinators like hummingbirds and butterflies, offering not just a visually appealing spectacle, but also an eco-friendly asset. Bear in mind, however, that consumption of any part of this plant should be avoided due to its toxic nature.

  • Size: Up to 6-9 feet tall, 5 feet wide
  • Flowers: Blue-violet flowers with yellow centers
  • Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves
  • Water usage: Moderate to Low (drought-tolerant)
  • Sun exposure: Full sun to partial shade
  • Attracts Pollinators: Frequented by hummingbirds and butterflies
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