Plant Details Category: Annual Light: Sun to Part Shade Bloom Season: Summer Height: 24-36" / 61-91cm Space: 18-24" / 46-61cm Zones: 8, 9, 10, 11 Lowest Temp: 10° to 20°F / -12° to -7°C Colors: Blue Basic Care Very low maintenance. Remove flower stems when blooming ends to avoid seed production. Seeds sprout easily and could become a nusiance. Stachytarpheta urticifolia, the nettleleaf velvetberry, [2] is a species of lavender plant in the verbena family. In some countries it is considered as an invasive weed. [citation needed] References ^ "The Plant List: A Working List of All Plant Species". Retrieved 25 September 2015. ^ USDA, NRCS (n.d.). "Stachytarpheta urticifolia".
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This datasheet on Stachytarpheta urticifolia covers Identity, Overview, Distribution, Dispersal, Diagnosis, Biology & Ecology, Environmental Requirements, Natural Enemies, Impacts, Uses, Prevention/Control, Further Information. Identity Preferred Scientific Name Stachytarpheta urticifolia (Salisb.) Sims Preferred Common Name rattail Stachytarpheta is a large genus of predominantly Neotropical herbs and shrubs in the vervain family (Verbenaceae). Collectively referred to as porterweeds, the genus name derives from the Greek 'stachys', meaning spike and 'tarphys,' meaning thick and alludes to the thick, often elongate inflorescence upon which the flowers are borne. Stachytarpheta urticifolia stak-ih-TAR-fet-ah ur-tiss-ih-FOE-lee-ah Audio This pest-free perennial blooms best during warm months. It is strange how these small blue flowers attract butterflies more than large-blooming, showy neighbors. Blue porter weed gradually reseeds nearby for a fresh batch of new plants. The name porterweed is a reference to reported medicinal uses. A foaming, porter-like brew, much like beer, is made from at least one species in the Bahamas. The drink is used for fever, for "the cooling of the blood," as a wash for skin irritations, to relieve constipation, and for worms in children. Whether it works or not is open to conjecture.
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S. urticifolia is native to tropical Asia. Native plant nurseries in central and southern Florida should ensure that they are only offering Stachytarpheta jamaicensis, Jamaica porterweed. Hopefully, a modern monograph of this genus will help us better understand this interesting group of plants, the so-called porterweeds. • • • Stachytarpheta urticifolia : A broadleaf evergreen perennial with purple and blue flowers in spring, summer, fall and winter. Attractive to butterflies. To grow well, it prefers sun and even moisture water. Plant type: perennial Plant family: #Verbenaceae Mature size: 30 FT - 6 FT - wide, 3 FT - 6 FT - tall Flowers: purple and blue blooms in spring, summer, fall and winter USDA Zones: 9a - 10b. Description Global description Stachytarpheta urticifolia is a branched erect herbaceous plant that measures up to 1.50 meters high. The leaves are opposite, simple, long-stalked with ovate blade, pointed tip, attenuated base extending on the petiole, serrated margin. The dark blue flowers are spread along a thin, elongated flowering spike. Stachytarpheta urticifolia. Common Name. nettleleaf velvetberry. Kingdom. Plantae. Location in Taxonomic Tree . Genus. Stachytarpheta. Species. Stachytarpheta urticifolia. Identification Numbers. TSN: 32213. Geography. Working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of.
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About the only thing to do is be diligent and prune the affected stems before the caterpillar (in the banner picture) changes into a moth (see image below) and procreates more offspring that will damage more stems. Cut the stems into 2 inch long fragments to kill larvae. I'm not sure if the native porterweed is affected. Stachytarpheta urticifolia, the nettleleaf velvetberry, is a species of lavender plant in the verbena family. In some countries it is considered as an invasive weed. Introduction Stachytarpheta urticifolia
The native range of this species is Caribbean to N. Brazil. It is an annual or subshrub and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome. Taxonomy. Images. General information. Distribution. Synonyms. Publications. Other data. Plant Name Scientific Name: Stachytarpheta spp. Common Names: Porterweed, Snakeweed, Velvetberry, Rat's Tail Plant Characteristics Duration: Annual, Perennial Growth Habit: Subshrub, Herb/Forb Hawaii Native Status: Introduced. These naturalized wildflowers are native to the tropical Americas. Flower Color: Light to dark blue, White
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Stachytarpheta; Stachytarpheta urticifolia; General Plant Information ; Plant Habit: Shrub: Life cycle: Perennial: Sun Requirements: Full Sun Full Sun to Partial Shade: Water Preferences: Mesic: Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 9a -6.7 °C (20 °F) to -3.9 °C (25 °F) Maximum recommended zone: Zone 11: Plant Height: 3 to 6 feet: Info Species jamaicensis (ja-may-KEN-sis) Info Synonym Stachytarpheta bogoriensis Stachytarpheta jamaicensis var. longifolia Stachytarpheta pilosiuscula Sun Exposure Sun to Partial Shade Foliage Evergreen Herbaceous Height 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) Spacing 36-48 in. (90-120 cm) Hardiness USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
