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Duranta
erecta ~ Sky Flower (syn Duranta repens) |
Duranta
erecta grows well in gardens that stay warm through the Winter.
Duranta erecta up until recently has been called Duranta repens.
Grown in full sun the Sky Flower grows to 8 feet or so. In a shady
location the leaves look much better and this shrub can grow to 10-12 feet
tall, but the Sky Flower rarely sets fruit. The yellow berries
inspire the common name Golden Dewdrops. Durnata erecta has
naturalized in
the Southeastern US. If seriously drought stressed Duranta erecta
starts growing some pretty wicked thorns that are hidden just below the
leaves. Duranta erecta blooms late Spring through Fall.
The blue to purple flowers attract
Hummingbirds to your garden. Duranta erecta is Winter hardy
to 25 though foliage damage starts in the high 20's.
High resolution images of Duranta
erecta are available
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