Duranta erecta 'Purple Lace'

Also Known As

Almost Eden's Purple Lace Sky Flower

Plant type

shrub

size

H: 4'-6'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

9a-12

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Duranta erecta 'Purple Lace' plant details

Duranta erecta 'Purple Lace' is a broadleaf semi-evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Duranta erecta 'Purple Lace'

Plant type: shrub
Plant family: verbenaceae
Foliage: semi-evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 4 FT - 6 FT - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in summer
Uses: container plant, long-blooming, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Duranta erecta 'Purple Lace'

USDA Zones: 9a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer, heat and humidity
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Large 1/2" wide purple flowers edged in light lavender to white with the three lower petals having a deep purple stripe make this Sky Flower unique. Purple Lace produces flowers that are larger than the species on a vigorous growing plant producing and seemingly non-stop display of the gently drooping grape-like clusters of flowers throughout the growing season that attract a variety of pollinators especially bees. The flowers may be followed by clusters of bright yellow to orange-yellow fruit. Duranta's are tropical to subtropical evergreen shrubs but can easily be trained into medium-sized tree standards. In zone 10 the Skyflower can be grown as a medium to large formal or informal hedge.