Are you looking for a beautiful and easy-to-grow plant that will attract bees and butterflies to your South Florida garden? Look no further than the Florida native porterweed (Stachytarpheta jamaicensis)! This fast-growing shrub produces stunning blue flowers year-round, making it a favorite among pollinators and gardeners alike.
In this video, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about growing Florida native porterweed in your South Florida garden. We’ll cover topics such as:
Plant characteristics and benefits
Site selection and preparation
Planting and care instructions
Fertilizing and watering
Pest and disease control; spoiler- rare to none! Great native plant!
We’ll also share some tips on how to use Florida native porterweed in your garden design.
Porterweed Plant Characteristics and Benefits
Florida native porterweed is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 3 feet tall and wide. It produces clusters of small, blue flowers that bloom year-round in South Florida. The flowers are a favorite nectar source for butterflies, including the Tropical buckeye, Clouded skipper, Gulf fritillary and Monarchs.
In addition to its beauty and attractiveness to pollinators, Florida native porterweed is also a drought-tolerant plant that requires very little maintenance. It is also relatively pest and disease-free.
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2 Comments
Thank you very much for this video
Is there a non native that looks just like this?
I have one that grew to 6 feet tall and at least 5 wide in less than 2 years! Always full of bees of all kinds, and it reseeded a lot… Wondering if I have one that I shouldn't allow to grow in my garden… It looks exactly like the one you showcased but much taller and wide. Same bloom color and leaf shape, etc.. Would appreciate your advice 🙂🌿🌺