Annuals – 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