Porterweed Color:Purple Butterflies love it

Butterflies love it

Consider using it as a groundcover

Important plant for the caterpillars that become the Crimson Patch

The branches are not as strong as the branches on other common shade trees so it’s susceptible to breaking in strong winds

This plant is happiest with lots of hot sun - plant it on the south side of your house or in areas receiving intense afternoon sun

Porterweed Color:Purple Butterflies love itThis tropical looking plant has an unusual flower spike that attracts pollinators to its colorful flowers. The leaves at the base are bushy and sprawl, making this a good plant to fill in a large space. Mature height 5 feet Mature width 3 feet Sunny or Shady Sunny Sun Exposure Type Type 3 5 Spring Summer appearance Colorful flowers along a spike Fall Winter appearance Drops leaves. May die back and grow from the roots in spring. Wildlife support