Blue Porterweed
Scientific Name
Stachytarpheta jamaicensis
Particularly Attractive To
A diversity of bees
Geographical Considerations
Will this plant grow in my area?
Hardiness Zones
9a to 11
This is a native Florida plant.
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Yard Conditions
Will this plant grow in my yard?
Optimal Light
Blue Porterweed grows best in Partial Shade.
Light Range
It performs in Partial Shade
Soil Texture
Any Texture
Soil Moisture
Well Drained
Soil pH
Tolerates Any Soil pH (4.5-8.0)
Salt Tolerance
Not known
DroughtTolerance
High
Wind Resistance
N/A
Toxicity
None known
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Perennials
- Shrubs - Small
Plant Shape
- Sprawling
Leaf Persistence
Blue Porterweed is Semi-Evergreen
Spread
4-8 feet
Height
4-8 feet
Growth Rate
Fast
Leaf Size
Small
Leaf Texture
Medium
Flower Size
Small
Flower Month
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
Flower Color
- Purple
- Blue
Additional Detail
Showy flowers bloom year-round. | Pests/Diseases: None serious | Attracts butterflies
