Sky Flower, Golden Dew Drop, Pigeon Berry
Synonym: Duranta erecta, Duranta microphylla, Duranta plumieri
Family: Verbenaceae
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Recommended Temperature Zone: sunset: 13,16,17,21-24 USDA: 10-12 Frost Tolerance: Semi tender in phoenix, needs protection on coldest nights Heat Tolerance: Suffer from the dry air Sun Exposure: Light shade to full sun Origin: Southern USA to eastern South America Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, up to 15 feet tall (4.5 m) 10 feet wide (3 m) Watering Needs: Abundant water, keep the soil moist. Propagation: Seeds or cuttings |
The wild plant is generally thorny, but most nursery cultivated varieties are thornless.
Blooming Habits:
The blue flowers of the Sky Flower attract the butterflies in summer.
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