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    Duranta erecta

    Also Known As

    • Duranta plumieri
    • Duranta repens
    • Blue Sky Flower
    • Golden Dewdrop
    • Pigeon Berry

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 4'-10'
    • W: 4'-15'

    planting zones

    • 8b-11

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    Duranta erecta plant details

    Duranta erecta is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer blue flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Attracts bees, birds and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture water. Does well in acidic, alkaline and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Duranta erecta

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: verbenaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 15 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
    Flowers: blue blooms in fall, spring and summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Duranta erecta

    USDA Zones: 8b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: even moisture
    Soil needs: acidic, alkaline and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    1/2" sky-blue blooms are born in hanging clusters from this small tree, large shrub, or perennial. The blooms are followed by 1/2" golden berries giving it the name of 'Golden Dew-drop'. Duranta's can be shaped into a tree form where they really show off the drooping flower clusters and golden yellow fruit.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Duranta erecta plant

    How to Grow Duranta erecta

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • alkaline
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • birds
      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Fruit

      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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    Duranta erecta 'Geisha Girl'

    aka Duranta 'Sapphire Swirl', Duranta erecta 'Sweet Memories', Duranta fka 'Geisha Girl', Sweet Memories Purple Sky Flower

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 4'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Duranta erecta 'Geisha Girl' flower by Almost Eden
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    Duranta erecta 'Gold Edge'

    aka Duranta erecta 'Golden Edge', Gold Edge Sky Flower, Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon Berry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 4'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Duranta erecta 'Gold Edge' foliage by Almost Eden
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    Duranta erecta 'Variegata'

    aka Duranta ellisia, Duranta plumierii repens 'Variegata', Golden Dew Drop, Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon Berry, Sky Flower, Variegated Sky Flower

    Plant Type

    Perennial, Vine

    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 4'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Duranta erecta 'Variegata' foliage by Almost Eden
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    Duranta erecta 'Silver Lining'

    aka Golden Dewdrop, Silver Lining Sky Flower, Silver Lining Verbena

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 4'-15'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture
    Photo of Duranta erecta 'Silver Lining' foliage by Almost Eden
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    Duranta erecta 'Cuban Gold'

    aka Duranta plumieri 'Cuban Gold', Duranta repens 'Cuban Gold', Cuban Gold Sky Flower, Cuban Gold Verbena, Gold Duranta, Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon Berry

    Plant Type

    Shrub

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 12"-24"

    Width: 24"-36"

    • sun - mostly shade
    • occasional
    Photo of Duranta erecta 'Cuban Gold' by Karl Gercens III
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