- Golden dewdrop
Botanical name: duranta erecta
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: can reach up to 6 ft in height and in width
Bloom time: spring, summer, fall
Hardy zone: zones 9-11
Flower color: purple/blue/white
Foliage color: green
Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in first growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead and remove dead or dying foliage as needed
Propagation methods: cut a stem just below a node and place in water until roots start to emerge
Landscape use: clustered in flower beds
Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: companion plant to canna lilies and african lillies
Watering instructions: allow soil to partially dry between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a granular fertilizer high in phosphorus 2-3 times a year in the spring and summer
Best time to plant: spring
Best type of soil: loam, sand
Companion plants: rosemary, gaura, sweet potato vine
Toxicity level: potentially mildly toxic if ingested
Invasive species: no
