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Duranta erecta 'Sapphire'

Also Known As

Duranta plumieri 'Sapphire'
Duranta repens 'Sapphire'
Golden Dew Drop
Pigeon Berry
Sky Flower

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 15'-20'
W: 4'-6'

planting zones

9a-11

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Duranta erecta 'Sapphire' plant details

Duranta erecta 'Sapphire' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with green foliage. In summer blue flowers emerge. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Duranta erecta 'Sapphire'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: verbenaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 6 FT - wide, 15 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: blue blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, cutting garden, fragrant, showy, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Duranta erecta 'Sapphire'

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
Watering frequency: even moisture

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A landscape shrub in warm climates, may be a houseplant in colder areas..likes sun to part shade. Arching branches with beautiful ruffled edge sapphire blue flowers..Fragrant and attracts butterflies.