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    • Photo of Duranta erecta 'Purple Ruffles' flower by Little Prince of Oregon

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    Duranta erecta 'Purple Ruffles'

    Plant type

    shrub

    size

    • H: 5'-12'
    • W: 4'-10'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

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    Duranta erecta 'Purple Ruffles' plant details

    Duranta erecta 'Purple Ruffles' is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In summer 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 Ruffles'

    Plant type: shrub
    Plant family: verbenaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 4 FT - 10 FT - wide, 5 FT - 12 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in summer

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Duranta erecta 'Purple Ruffles'

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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Duranta ‘Purple Ruffles’ is an upright tropical shrub displaying grape-like clusters of petite, scalloped, purple flowers edged in white. This plant is a tender perennial, but is often grown as an annual, where it will max out around 5-6′ tall. Prefers an evenly moist, humus-rich, well-drained soil. Excellent as a container focal point or in a garden border. This plant is not suited for growing indoors. Protect your PRINCE OF PARADISE™ from frost!

    By: Little Prince of Oregon

    Gardening facts about Duranta erecta 'Purple Ruffles' plant

    How to Grow Duranta erecta 'Purple Ruffles'

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • butterflies

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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