Duranta erecta 'Lemon Drop'
Also Known As
- Lemon Drop Pigeon Berry
- Lemon Drop Sky Flower
- Lemon Drop Verbena
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 4'-10'
- W: 4'-15'
planting zones
- 9a-11
Duranta erecta 'Lemon Drop' plant details
Duranta erecta 'Lemon Drop' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with gold, green and variegated foliage. In fall, spring and summer flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in acidic and alkaline soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Duranta erecta 'Lemon Drop'
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: verbenaceae
- Foliage: evergreen gold, green and variegated
- Mature size: 4 FT - 15 FT - wide, 4 FT - 10 FT - tall
GROWING CONDITIONS for Duranta erecta 'Lemon Drop'
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: heat
- Soil needs: acidic and alkaline
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Almost Eden
Gardening facts about Duranta erecta 'Lemon Drop' plant
How to Grow Duranta erecta 'Lemon Drop'
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture
Soil Needs
- acidic
- alkaline
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- gold
- green
Wildlife
- bees
- butterflies
Flower Season
- fall
- summer
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
8b-11
Size
Height: 4'-10'
Width: 4'-15'
- sun - mostly sun
- even moisture
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 4'-10'
Width: 4'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 4'-10'
Width: 4'-15'
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
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
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Plant Type
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Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 12"-24"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - mostly shade
- occasional
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