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    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.

    By: Almost Eden

    Gardening facts about Duranta erecta 'Athena Blue' plant

    How to Grow Duranta erecta 'Athena Blue'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • alkaline

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer

    • 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

    aka Duranta plumieri, Duranta repens, Blue Sky Flower, Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon Berry

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 4'-10'

    Width: 4'-15'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • even moisture
    Photo of Duranta erecta flower, foliage by J.M. Garg
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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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