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Blue Porterweed Plants | Pack of 2 (Two) | 5-9 Inch Stachytarpheta Jamaicensis | Blue Snake Weed | Fast-Growing Butterfly Magnet for Butterfly Gardens & Patios | Continuous Blooming Native Perennial
$29.98
About This
- Package Contents: Includes two (2) Blue Porterweed (Stachytarpheta jamaicensis) starter plants. Each plant measures approximately 5-9 inches in height. Plants are supplied in a bare-root state for immediate planting.
- Butterfly Attractor: Recognized as a top nectar source for butterflies, including Monarchs, Sulfurs, and Gulf Fritillaries. The tubular blue flowers provide an easily accessible food source for pollinators throughout the growing season.
- Continuous Blooming: Produces slender, arching flower spikes that bloom progressively from the bottom up. Flowering occurs nearly year-round in frost-free climates and from late spring to frost in cooler zones.
- Growth Habit: Features a sprawling, shrub-like habit that grows rapidly to fill garden spaces. Suitable for use as a low hedge, mass planting, or a "filler" plant in large mixed containers.
- Hardiness and Adaptability: Thrives as an evergreen perennial in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11. Performs reliably as a fast-growing annual in Zones 4-8, reaching maturity quickly to provide seasonal color.
- Planting Note: Plants may arrive with some leaf drop due to transit stress. This is a normal response for this species; the root system remains viable, and fresh foliage will emerge rapidly after planting and hydration.
Overview
- Indoor/Outdoor Usage : Outdoor
- Brand : Generic
- Material Feature : Organic
- Color : Blue
- Special Feature : Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Extended Bloom Time, Fast Growing, Heat Tolerant
- Expected Blooming Period : Spring to Fall (Year-round in Zone 9+)
- Sunlight Exposure : Full sun (6+ hours), Partial sun (4-6 hours)
- Unit Count : 2 Count
- Expected Planting Period : Year-Round
- Product Care Instructions : Blue Porterweed Care: Unpack: Remove wrapping immediately. Soak roots in water for 20 minutes. Plant: Dig hole 2x root width. Ensure good drainage. Sun: Thrives in Full Sun to Partial Sun. Water: Water regularly to establish. Tolerates drought once mature. Prune: Pinch back tips when young to encourage bushiness. Deadheading spent spikes prolongs blooming. Winter: Protect from frost. Annual in Zones 4-8. Blue Porterweed Care: Unpack: Remove wrapping immediately. Soak roots in water for 20 minutes. Plant: Dig hole 2x root width. Ensure good drainage. Sun: Thrives in F… See more