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Duranta erecta

Sky Flower. Golden Dew-Drop

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Information by: George Hull MSN        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

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.

 

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:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs. If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.