I found this at a nursery in Berkeley that got it from one of my favorite places Annies Annuals. It's like a tomato plant with purple flowers and bright orange spikes. It's called a Solanum pyracanthum. Here's the info from Annies annuals website.
"Cool and scary! This eye-opening specimen plant from Madagascar is a member of the tomato family. It grows 3’-5’ tall with pretty, actually, blue-green leaves that have prominent orange spines down the mid ribs. The stems are covered with orange fuzz. Lavender flowers are borne in a cluster. It’s a tropical guy, and so unforgettable, it’s worth protecting during the winter. Full Sun, DEER RESISTANT, Perennial, USDA zones 9-11"
