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:
Remember to check your irrigation system at least once a month, especially your valves, sprinkler heads, and drip emitters.