NATIVE BLUE PORTERWEED

Stachytarpheta jamaicensis.

 

2 to 3 feet

Fast rate of growth

Full sun to very light shade

Zones 9 to 11

Poor salt tolerance and excellent drought tolerance

 

 

Low-growing, semi-woody, evergreen perennial with masses of long,

 slender, upright spikes of tiny blue flowers; year-round.

Lives about three years; then will re-seed itself.

Excellent butterfly attractor.

 

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