Stachytarpheta mutabilis var. violacea 'Henlea's Hummingbird Heaven'

Also Known As

Henlea's Hummingbird Heaven Porterweed

Plant type

perennial

size

H: 3'-4'
W: 2'-3'

planting zones

10a-12

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Stachytarpheta mutabilis var. violacea 'Henlea's Hummingbird Heaven' plant details

Stachytarpheta mutabilis var. violacea 'Henlea's Hummingbird Heaven' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects, butterflies and hummingbirds making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Stachytarpheta mutabilis var. violacea 'Henlea's Hummingbird Heaven'

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: verbenaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 3 FT - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: compact, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Stachytarpheta mutabilis var. violacea 'Henlea's Hummingbird Heaven'

USDA Zones: 10a - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Resistant to: heat and humidity
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Produces larger purple flowers with a slightly lighter red-purple eye and less conspicuous white throat, Henlea's Hummingbird Heaven Porterweed appears to be the true Lavender Porterweed although it has a denser more compact growth habit than our Coral Porterweed. Like all of our Porterweeds, this one is an exceptional flowering plant producing copious amounts of nectar for hummingbirds, butterflies, and a variety of bees from spring to fall or year round in warm, frost-free climates. We hope you will enjoy this new cultivar, named after Jeff's granddaughter, as much as our pollinator