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    Stachytarpheta urticifolia

    Also Known As

    • Blue Porterweed
    • Nettleleaf Velvetberry

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 3'-6'
    • W: 30'-6'

    planting zones

    • 9a-10b

    Stachytarpheta urticifolia plant details

    Stachytarpheta urticifolia is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and even moisture water.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Stachytarpheta urticifolia

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: verbenaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 30 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Stachytarpheta urticifolia

    USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Blue Porterweed. A tender plant with a long blooming period, reaching heights of 3' or so. It produces wands of little violet-blue flowers and is a magnet for butterflies.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Stachytarpheta urticifolia plant

    How to Grow Stachytarpheta urticifolia

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall
      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Stachytarpheta jamaicensis

    aka Blue Porterweed, Blue Snakeweed, Jamaican Vervain

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Herb

    Zones

    9b-11

    Size

    Height: 10"-20"

    Width: 4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular
    Photo of Stachytarpheta jamaicensis flower, foliage, form by J.M. Garg
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    Stachytarpheta mutabilis

    aka Coral Porterweed, Orange Porterweed, Pink Porterweed, Pink Snakeweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 4'-6'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
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    Stachytarpheta microphylla

    aka Stachytarpheta sanguinea, Dwarf Red Porterweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 18"-24"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Stachytarpheta microphylla flower by Almost Eden
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    Stachytarpheta indica

    aka Indian Snakeweed, Jamaica Vervain, Lavender Porterweed, Nettle-leaved Vervain

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional
    Photo of Stachytarpheta indica flower by Almost Eden
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    Stachytarpheta frantzii

    aka Purple Porterweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'

    Width: 3'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
    Photo of Stachytarpheta frantzii flower by Almost Eden
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