Covered with masses of iridescent violet-blue flowers on a foundation of emerald green foliage, Duranta erecta, Sweet memories, is an attractive, colorful tropical shrub for a hedge, privacy screen, or a container. Commonly known as purple sky flower or golden dew drops, it grows quickly to around 10 feet tall and can be trained as a patio tree. Birds love the ornamental golden-yellow berries after blooming. A nice weeping habit develops as plant matures. Drought tolerant once established but performs best with regular watering. The sweetly radiant flowers bloom from summer to fall, displayed as dangling clusters.
Fast growing
In landscaping use as a hedge, privacy screen or plant in a container
Handle with care, sap from the plant may irritate skin
Periodic removal of the spent flower clusters will promote new growth and flowers instead of ripening fruit which is toxic to pets and people
Spring to fall or year round under warm tropical conditions