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Prostrate Blue Porterweed

$7.50

Stachytarpheta jamaicensis

Blue Porterweed is the only porterweed native to Florida. It is a low-growing plant, typically reaching 1 to 2 feet tall, that thrives in full sun or light shade. It is highly drought-tolerant and grows well in average to dry soils. This plant is a favorite for local wildlife. It serves as the primary food source for Tropical Buckeye caterpillars and provides nectar for many other butterflies and hummingbirds. Its unique, spike-like purple flowers bloom year-round, making it a reliable and attractive addition to any low-maintenance garden.

Stachytarpheta jamaicensis

Blue Porterweed is the only porterweed native to Florida. It is a low-growing plant, typically reaching 1 to 2 feet tall, that thrives in full sun or light shade. It is highly drought-tolerant and grows well in average to dry soils. This plant is a favorite for local wildlife. It serves as the primary food source for Tropical Buckeye caterpillars and provides nectar for many other butterflies and hummingbirds. Its unique, spike-like purple flowers bloom year-round, making it a reliable and attractive addition to any low-maintenance garden.

  • Florida’s only native porterweed, 1 - 2 ft

  • Full sun to light shade, average - dry soils 

  • Larval food for the tropical buckeye butterfly and nectar plant for many other Florida butterflies and skippers

  • Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds

  • Blueish/purple spike-like flowers, year round