Porterweed is a low, sprawling shrub with a subtle beauty.
It's a fairly long-lived, semi-woody perennial that should live at least four years.
It reseeds after it becomes established, but is not a pest.
Flowers open in the morning, and close in the afternoon.
Blooms year round. Grows to 3-4' and flowers are blue, purple, or coral.
Usually alive with zebra longwings and other butterflies.

A native to centaral and south Florida and the tropics.
Found in open woodlands, clearings, and disturbed, well-drained areas


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Culture

Light: Full sun/part shade

Propagation: Seeds, cuttings

Soil and Fertility: Well-drained soil of average fertility

Hardiness: Zone 9-11