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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.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Duranta erecta 'Sapphire' plant

    How to Grow Duranta erecta 'Sapphire'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • blue

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • 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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