Botanical Name
Duranta erecta
Plant Type
Shrubs
Plant Height Min
5ft
Plant Height Max
10ft
Plant Spread Min
4ft
Plant Spread Max
10ft
Light
Sun/Part Shade
Evergreen/Deciduous
Semi-Evergreen
Seasonal Interest From
Summer
Seasonal Interest To
Fall
Plant Color
Purple
White
Seasonal Feature
Flower
Water Needs
Medium
Fine texture; yellow fruit; cold tender; provide fertile, well-drained soil; more flowers in full sun; many cultivars available; provides food and shelter for wildlife; cut back after a freeze but before new spring growth