Blue Porterweed, Stachytarpheta frantzii

FAMILY:
Verbenaceae

ORIGIN:
Neotropical America

DESCRIPTION:
Bright green, toothed puckered foliage arranged alternatively along the stem; grows to approximately 8 ft.; tiny blue inflorescence with white centre

CULTIVATION:
Water moderately; fertilize monthly; bright light

PROPAGATION:
Cuttings

COMMENTS:
Nectar-producing plant attracts butterflies

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