About fifty species of Stachytarpheta are native to warm climates in Asia, and North and South America. They are relatively small herbs and shrubs. Several species have showy flower spikes and are cultivated in gardens around the world. The giant porterweed is native to Central America. Stems are topped with slender spikes of deep purple or coral-pink flowers. These flowers are very attractive to butterflies and hummingbirds.
Coral Porterweed Care
Stachytarpheta Mutabilis
What is the plant
Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
8b - 11
Difficulty
Easy
How to Care for the Plant
Water
average water requirements, tolerates some drought
Pruning
Not needed except to remove spent flower stems though it's not required, pinch to improve branching.
Fertilizer
Spring-frost or year round in warm, frost free conditions.
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Sunlight
Full sun, Part sun, Part shade
Soil
Average moist, well-drained, moderately fertile soils.
Temperature
In trials, this appears to be a hardy perennial in northeast Florida. So far, it has survived winter lows in the low 20’s F. Stems are killed by a hard frost but the plant resprouts in late spring.
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Popularity
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