Description
Stachytarpheta hybrida (also called Hybrid Blue Porterweed, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to South America and is typically found in wet areas, such as swamps and marshes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Stachytarpheta hybrida is a small, tubular, blue-violet corolla with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, upright stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Stachytarpheta hybrida is a perennial plant that is easy to grow. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in the spring or by seed. The seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring.