Duranta erecta |
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Sky Flower. Golden Dew-Drop |
Description
This vining shrub grows from 15'-25' tall and 8'-12' wide. This plant blooms profusely with clusters of blue flowers all through the summer. Orange-yellow berries follow the flowers. Full sun and regular water are necessary to keep this shrub looking and performing its best.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
12-25'
Flower Color
Blue
Flower Season
Summer
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
Yellow
Fruit Season
Summer, Fall
Sun
Full
Water
Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Moist
Soil pH
Neutral, Basic
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
Meadow, Ranch, Tropical, Woodland
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Silhouette
Seasonal Interest
Summer
Location Uses
Background, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter
Special Uses
Screen, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
As the weather gets hotter avoid the temptation to increase run times.
Instead, schedule more start times with one to two hours in between to allow the water from the previous session to soak in before watering again.