Skyflower
Duranta erecta
Also listed as Duranta repens, Duranta plumieri
Also known as Golden Dewdrop, Golden Dewdrops, Pigeon Berry
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Skyflower is a tropical shrub with delicate purple-blue flowers and golden-yellow berries that appear simultaneously on the plant. It blooms prolifically in warm climates and can be grown as a container plant in cooler regions.
Why grow it
Duranta erecta offers extended ornamental value through simultaneous flowering and fruiting, a trait less common in tropical ornamental shrubs of similar size and hardiness range. Compared to other warm-climate bloomers, it tolerates container cultivation in temperate zones and recovers well from pruning, making it suitable for both landscape and patio growing. The fine-textured foliage and airy branching habit provide visual interest beyond the flower and fruit display.
Watch out for
In warm climates with adequate moisture, skyflower can self-seed prolifically, so deadheading or managing fruit drop may be necessary if volunteer seedlings become problematic. The plant prefers consistent warmth and full sun; in marginal climates, growth may be slow and flowering delayed until mid or late summer. Container plants require regular feeding during the growing season, as the vigorous growth habit depletes nutrients quickly in confined soil.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Verbenaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Central and South America
Native to: Florida
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Skyflower is a tropical shrub with delicate purple-blue flowers and golden-yellow berries that appear simultaneously on the plant. It blooms prolifically in warm climates and can be grown as a container plant in cooler regions.
Climate Match for your location
See how well Skyflower grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Why grow it
Duranta erecta offers extended ornamental value through simultaneous flowering and fruiting, a trait less common in tropical ornamental shrubs of similar size and hardiness range. Compared to other warm-climate bloomers, it tolerates container cultivation in temperate zones and recovers well from pruning, making it suitable for both landscape and patio growing. The fine-textured foliage and airy branching habit provide visual interest beyond the flower and fruit display.
Watch out for
In warm climates with adequate moisture, skyflower can self-seed prolifically, so deadheading or managing fruit drop may be necessary if volunteer seedlings become problematic. The plant prefers consistent warmth and full sun; in marginal climates, growth may be slow and flowering delayed until mid or late summer. Container plants require regular feeding during the growing season, as the vigorous growth habit depletes nutrients quickly in confined soil.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Verbenaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Central and South America
Native to: Florida
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Shrub
Woody multi-stem plants at eye level.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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