💙 Blue Porterweed
Stachytarpheta jamaicensis
A sprawling, low-growing perennial with deep blue flower spikes that bloom almost year-round, attracting butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds to the garden.
🌿 Perennial in South Florida
🌍 Native Origin: Florida, Caribbean, and tropical Americas
☀️ Light: Full sun to part sun
💧 Water: Moderate; drought-tolerant once established
📏 Size: 2–3 ft tall, spreading 3–4 ft wide
🌸 Bloom Time: Nearly year-round in warm climates
🪴 Landscape Use: Ideal for pollinator gardens, borders, and naturalized tropical plantings
💡 Casaplanta Tip: Plant in well-draining soil amended with Coast of Maine Bumper Crop to encourage strong root growth and abundant flowering