Duranta erecta 'Athena Blue'

Also Known As

Duranta plumieri 'Athena Blue'
Duranta repens 'Athena Blue'
Athena Blue Sky Flower
Athena Blue Verbena
Golden Dewdrop
Pigeon Berry

Plant type

tree, shrub, perennial

size

H: 4'-10'
W: 4'-15'

planting zones

8b-11

Duranta erecta 'Athena Blue' plant details

Duranta erecta 'Athena Blue' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub or tree with green foliage. In spring and summer blue 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.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Duranta erecta 'Athena Blue'

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

GROWING CONDITIONS for Duranta erecta 'Athena Blue'

USDA Zones: 8b - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: acidic and alkaline

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This new selection of the ever popular Sky Flower produces darker blue flowers than its more common parent. The 1/2" 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'. Item# 9337.