Duranta
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Toxic
Part Sun/Shade
Low
Flowering
Birds
Hummingbirds



About This Plant
Partial sun; morning sun is preferred. Nearly evergreen in mild winters, this Mexican verbena can freeze to the ground and quickly rebound after very cold temperatures. Purple flowers appear throughout the warm season, followed by drapes of yellow berries. On its own, duranta forms a tall sprawling shrub, but it can be sheared or shaped as desired.
Duranta has been designated as a Superstar by Texas A&M AgriLife for consistent performance and ornamental quality in a wide range of growing conditions. That said, in Hawaii, Australia and Africa it is considered highly invasive, and the berries are toxic.
Maintenance
Hedge or shape as needed to produce a manageable size; can be cut back to the ground after freeze damage.
Features
This plant goes well with
- Buxus sempervirens
- Viguiera stenoloba
- Galphimia gracilis
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