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Duranta erecta 'Gold Mound'

 
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Family: Verbenaceae (ver-be-NAY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Duranta (door-AN-tuh) (Info)
Species: erecta (ee-RECK-tuh) (Info)
Cultivar: Gold Mound
Additional cultivar information: (aka Golden Mound)

Synonym:Duranta repens
Synonym:Duranta plumieri
Synonym:Duranta ellisia

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Category:
Groundcovers
Shrubs
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender

Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Chartreuse/Yellow

Other details:
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From woody stem cuttings
From semi-hardwood cuttings
From hardwood cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Collect seedhead/pod when flowers fade; allow to dry
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Unblemished fruit must be significantly overripe before harvesting seed; clean and dry seeds
Ferment seeds before storing
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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2 positives
No neutrals
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Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive fauna4flora On Nov 24, 2008, fauna4flora from West Palm Beach, FL wrote:

I think the label of ground cover has pigeon-holed this plant. It is capable of much more than that. If pruned on a weekly basis via hedge trimmer or weed wacker, it will need extra watering and fertilizer to look great.

Positive NativePlantFan9 On May 20, 2005, NativePlantFan9 from Boca Raton, FL (Zone 10a) wrote:

Very useful groundcover for central and southern Florida. This is a bushy groundcover shrub that can be maintained fairly low, which is useful.

When not in bloom or when recently planted, these golden-yellowish or golden-green/lime-yellow shrubs have a somewhat northern look.

They grow well in zones 9b through 11.

When in bloom, the small, purple-violet or purple flowers are attractive.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Lafayette, California
Apopka, Florida
Boca Raton, Florida
Brooksville, Florida
Hollywood, Florida
Largo, Florida (2 reports)
Miami, Florida
Oviedo, Florida
Palm Harbor, Florida
Panama City Beach, Florida
Sanford, Florida
Stuart, Florida
West Palm Beach, Florida
Guyton, Georgia
Kure Beach, North Carolina
Anderson, South Carolina
Burleson, Texas



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