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porterweed
Stachytarpheta jamaicensis
In the United States:
Native
· also called blue porterweed
Tubular flowers on long spikes produce abundant nectar visited by honeybees and other long-tongued bees along with butterflies and hummingbirds. Bloom is continuous or nearly so in frost-free conditions, peaking in summer through fall. Tender to frost; benefits from pruning to encourage branching and denser flowering.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | June–October |
| Duration | ~4 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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