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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep , tamp the soil, keep moist

Native to: Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, French Guiana, Galápagos, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Southwest Caribbean, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.

Introduced to: Assam, Benin, Bismarck Archipelago, Cameroon, Central African Repu, China Southeast, Congo, East Himalaya, Gabon, Gulf of Guinea Is., Hawaii, India, Ivory Coast, Kazan-retto, Kenya, Liberia, Malaya, Marquesas, Mozambique, New Caledonia, Samoa, Togo, Tuamotu, Zaïre, Zimbabwe

Native

Introduced

Stachytarpheta cayennensisStachytarpheta cayennensis

Blue Snakeweed, Cayenne Porterweed, Cayenne Vervain, Rattail

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Stachytarpheta cayennensis

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Details

Germination:

91%

Germination test:

Cut (Full Seed)

Purity:

90%

Seeds per lb:

163,440

Quantity:

0.01 lb

Collected in:

Hawaii

Crop year:

2019

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1826515

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/16" deep , tamp the soil, keep moist

Native

Introduced

Discover the enchanting world of Stachytarpheta cayennensis, popularly known as Cayenne Porterweed or Cayenne Vervain. This vibrant perennial, part of the verbena family, is renowned for its stunning deep purple-blue flowers with pale centers, occasionally showcasing white blooms. Native to tropical Americas, this plant has spread across the globe, thriving in diverse environments from Caribbean islands to African and Pacific regions. With an impressive height of up to 8 ft, its upright, branching form, adorned with oval, sharply-toothed leaves, creates a striking visual impact. Ideal for gardens, it attracts an array of butterflies, adding beauty and ecological value to any landscape.

Cayenne Porterweed is more than just a garden standout. It holds a cherished place in traditional medicine across Latin America, where it's crafted into teas and decoctions believed to alleviate ailments like malaria, fever, dysentery, and even diabetes. However, in some locales, it has turned into a tenacious invasive species. Its adaptability to disturbed lands means it outcompetes local vegetation, demanding proactive management. Whether admired for its blooms or harnessed for its healing potential, Stachytarpheta cayennensis is a multifaceted plant with a story to tell.