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Duranta erecta | Skyflower

Form is sprawling, allowing plant stems to mingle easily with other nearby plants. Best with some protection from the sun in hot summer regions. Fruit that look like golden beads follow the late spring, wisterialike flowers are poisonous to people but loved by birds. 'Sweet Memory' is an improved selection that is thornless. Canopy coverage: 79 square feet.

Water Requirement: moderate

Sun Exposure: full sun

Cold Hardiness: cold hardy to 10F

Growth Rate: moderate

Height: 18 feet high

Width: 15 feet wide

Evergreen

Foliage Color: bright green

Flower Color: purple

Flower Season: spring

Wildlife: birds, butterflies