Iochroma cyaneum - 5 gallon plant

Violet Churcu, Violet Bush, Mini Angel's Trumpet
Family: Solanaceae • Natural distribution: South America & Mexico • Plant type: Shrub • Lifespan: Perennial • Size: 2 to 8 ft. tall, 3 to 8 ft. wide • Flowering season: year-round • Attracts pollinators: bees, hummingbirds • Flower color: purple • Prefers: sun or part shade • Water requirements: moderate • Drought tolerant: no • Hardiness: 10°f-15°f • Soil: well-drained • Suitable for: container, focal point, specimen • Deciduous
Semi-evergreen, perennial in zone 8+. Blooms on new growth so it should be pruned. Prune anytime to three feet tall. Soaking once a week after established works well. Warning: Member of the nightshade family, solanaceae..