Starting size and the lowest upfront commitment. ~6 months old tree.
Blue Porterweed
Customers love tree condition, packaging, and healthy arrival.
- Healthy tree ready for planting or container growing
- Multiple size options to match your preference
- Money-back coverage and secure packaging
Regular price
$29.95 USD
Regular price
$39.95 USD
Sale price
$29.95 USD
Unit price
per
Pick the size that fits your goal
Medium option with a strong balance of size and value. ~1 year old tree.
Largest available size for shipping and the most immediate visual impact. ~2year old tree.
Usually starting to produce fruit. ~3 year old tree. Available for pickup only.
What arrives at your door
- A live tree in the size you selected
- Nursery container with fertilizer-enriched growing media
- Protective packaging designed to keep the root ball stable in transit
- After-delivery support if you have questions once it arrives
Care snapshot
- Growth: Moderate
- Light: Full sun to partial shade
- Mature height: Varies by variety
- Mature width: Varies by variety
- Lifespan: Long-lived with proper care
Full product details
Blue Porterweed (Stachytarpheta jamaicensis) – Live Butterfly-Friendly Plant
Add nonstop color and pollinator activity to your garden with Blue Porterweed, a fast-growing tropical flowering plant known for its vivid purple-blue blooms and ability to attract butterflies year-round. This hardy plant produces tall flower spikes covered in small nectar-rich blossoms that hummingbirds, bees, and pollinators absolutely love. Perfect for warm climates, Blue Porterweed brings a wild tropical feel to gardens, patios, and butterfly landscapes.
Why You’ll Love It
- Produces vibrant purple-blue flower spikes
- One of the best plants for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds
- Blooms continuously in warm weather
- Fast-growing and easy to maintain
- Great for pollinator gardens and tropical landscapes
- Thrives in containers or planted in the ground
- Heat tolerant and drought resistant once established
Great for Containers
Blue Porterweed grows beautifully in pots, raised beds, and patio planters. Its upright growth and constant blooms make it an eye-catching addition to balconies, walkways, and small garden spaces.
Flowers & Appearance
The plant produces slender flowering spikes lined with brilliant blue-purple blossoms that bloom over an extended season. Its lush green foliage and airy branching habit create a soft tropical look while providing a steady nectar source for pollinators.
Growing Information
- Prefers full sun for best flowering
- Thrives in warm, tropical, and subtropical climates
- Fast-growing perennial in frost-free areas
- Mature size: approximately 2–4 ft tall
- Water regularly while establishing
Perfect for butterfly gardens, tropical landscapes, and pollinator-friendly spaces, Blue Porterweed delivers vibrant color, constant blooms, and lively garden activity all season long.
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Mark R.
Verified
Healthy, full, and worth recommending
I have filled my greenhouse with many kinds of tropical fruit trees over the years.
The trees I received from Everglades Farm were the healthiest, fullest, and best packed I have seen. They arrived with beautiful green leaves, strong branching, and much better packaging than other vendors I have tried.
I highly recommend Everglades Farm and was very impressed with the nursery.
Thank you so much!
Mark R.
