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| Category: Shrub |
| Family: Verbenaceae (Vervains) |
| Origin: West Indies (North America) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Light Lavender |
| Bloomtime: Summer |
| Height: 4-6 feet |
| Width: 4-5 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Duranta stenostachya (Brazilian Skyflower) - Grown for its summer flowers and ornamental fruit, this evergreen shrub grows to about 6 feet tall and wide. In the summer, clusters of blue tubular flowers appear followed by wonderfully contrasting orange-yellow berries. It does best in full sun with periodic deep watering - surprisingly drought tolerant for a plant from a subtropical region. It is hardy to about 20-25 degrees F. This selection has a smaller growing habit than D. repens - in ideal conditions it is 15 feet but in most gardens it is 4-6 feet tall.
This description is based on our research and observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery garden and in other gardens that we have visited. We will also incorporate comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information about this plant, in particular if this information is contrary to what we have written or if they have additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Duranta stenostachya.
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