Common Name: Sky Flower, Golden Dew Drop
Botanical Name: Duranta repens
Mature Size: 6 to 7 feet
Flower Color: Lavender
Bloom Form: Clusters of single blooms
Fragrance: Slight
Recommended USDA Zone: 8, 9, 10, 11
Soil Type: Fertile Well Draining
Soil PH: Neutral
Watering: Moderate
Special Features: Quick grower, easy care.
Suggested Uses: Hedge, accent, standard patio tree, boundary
House Plant Adaptive: Not generally recommended
Limited Conditional Warranty: Healthy Arrival
Extended Long Term Warranty: None
Country of origin: USA Durantas are native to tropical regions of North America and India. It is known by several common names, including Sky Flower, Golden Dew Drop, Pigeon Berry and Fence Flower.
Duranta repens is a vigorous, upright growing species that matures as a large, multi stemmed shrub, or can be trained into patio standard form trees.
They are are easy to grow, establish quickly, and will tolerate a wide range of conditions, including high heat. This plant was given the Texas Star (R) designation based on their traits of dependability and ease of care.
The Lavender flowered type is the most common, with pendulant hanging clusters of slightly tubular lavender flowers, followed by long hanging streamers of bright yellow berries. The flowers and berries are a natural food source for birds, butterflies and other wildlife, but are not edible for humans. Care should be taken to not locate this plant in areas where children or pets might accidentally ingest the berry.
