Sapphire Showers Purple Duranta Live Semi Tropical Shrub Plant Sky Flower Pigeon Berry Golden Dew Drop Starter Size 4 Inch Pot Emeralds TM

Product Information: Common Name: Sapphire Showers Duranta Botanical Name: Duranta repens Sapphire Showers Mature Size: 6 to 7 feet Flower Color: Dark Blue Toned Purple Bloom Form: Clusters of singles Fragrance: None Recommended USDA Zone: 8B, 9, 10, 11 Soil Type: Fertile Well Draining Soil PH: Neutral Watering: Moderate Special Features: Showy flowers and berries Suggested Uses: Patio Standard, Hedge, Accent, Mixed Perennial House Plant Adaptive: Not recommended Limited Conditional Warranty: Healthy Arrival Extended Long Term Warranty: None Country of origin: USA Durantas have several common names, including Sky Flower, Pigeon Berry, Golden Dew Drop, and Golden Honey Drop or Fence Flower. Sapphire Showers is a selected cultivar of Duranta repens that produces very dark, blue toned purple flowers that are a bit larger, and more prominent than the common lavender type. The dainty flowers in shades of lavender, purple or white are followed by hanging clusters of golden berries that are great bird food. This plant lends itself well to pruning and trimming, and so has a nearly endless variety of uses, from small standard patio tree forms, neat hedge rows, rounded backdrops, or intricate topiary forms.Avoid locating in areas where children or pets have unattended access and could accidently ingest berries.