Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon Berry, Sky Flower
Native to Tropical America, Duranta erecta (Golden Dewdrop) is a fast-growing, usually thorny, evergreen shrub or small tree sporting shiny rich green leaves and loose clusters, 6 in. long (15 cm), of ravishing, vibrant violet-blue flowers, often edged in white. Blooming in summer to fall (throughout the year when hardy), the blossoms are borne on arching, sometimes droopy and vinelike branches. They give way to drooping clusters of golden berries, hence the common name Golden Dewdrop. Highly ornamental, they ripen in late summer to fall. While birds feast on them, these berries are poisonous to people and most animals. Duranta erecta is a spreading plant that tends to be semi-weeping, but it can be kept as a rounded shrub. Extremely easy to grow, Duranta erecta is widely grown as an ornamental in subtropical and tropical areas. It is also grown as an annual in cooler areas, in containers, or as a winter houseplant. A real knockout shrub.
Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
10 - 11 |
Climate Zones | 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Verbenaceae |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
2' - 20' (60cm - 6.1m) |
Spread |
2' - 10' (60cm - 3m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | Florida, Southeast, United States |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
Hardiness |
10 - 11 |
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Heat Zones |
10 - 11 |
Climate Zones | 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
Plant Type | Shrubs, Trees |
Plant Family | Verbenaceae |
Exposure | Full Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Early, Mid, Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) Fall Winter |
Height |
2' - 20' (60cm - 6.1m) |
Spread |
2' - 10' (60cm - 3m) |
Maintenance | Low |
Water Needs | Average |
Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Native Plants | Florida, Southeast, United States |
Attracts | Birds, Butterflies |
Garden Uses | Beds And Borders, Hedges And Screens, Patio And Containers |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Duranta erecta (Golden Dewdrop) do I need for my garden?
Plant | Quantity | |
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Duranta erecta (Golden Dewdrop) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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