Duranta erecta – “The Golden Veil”
February 20, 2025
- Scientific Name: Duranta erecta
- Other Names: Skyflower, Golden Dewdrop
- Season: Late Spring to Fall
- Color: Purple, blue, white flowers with golden berries
- Symbolism: Youthfulness, Cheer
- Short Distinctive Quality: Arching branches with bright flower sprays and yellow fruit
💡 Did you know?
Though beautiful, the berries are toxic if ingested—handle with care.
💐 Attracts butterflies and birds while forming dense, ornamental hedges.
🌈 Its dual-tone appeal comes from its lavender blooms and yellow fruits.
✨ Can be trained into trees, shrubs, or cascading container plants.
