Plant Features
Our Lavender Porterweed is a medium-sized cultivar has slightly smaller blossoms and a shorter stature, though that does not affect its ability to bloom for a very long season. Like Coral, it a reliable perennial in zones 10 and 11, and an evergreen in the warmest climes. It may even return from the roots in zone 8 if mulched well and reseeds readily in areas with mild winters.
Plant Characteristics
Bloom Time: July, August, September
Attracts: Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Flower Color: Purple
Mature Plant Size: 36-inches tall x 36-inches wide
Habit: Upright
Plant Needs
Light Level: Full to Part Sun (4-6+ hours with afternoon sun)
Overwinter Zones: 9, 10, 11
Soil Moisture: Moist to Dry
Fertilizer: When transplanted and then once every Spring