Planetagarden
- Is Porterweed invasive?
- Is Blue Porterweed poisonous?
- Is Porterweed a perennial?
- How do you care for a Porterweed plant?
- How tall are Porterweed?
Is Porterweed invasive?
S. cayennensis, however, is recognized as a Category II FLEPPC listed invasive species because it has escaped cultivation and is altering native habitat. It should not be used.
Is Blue Porterweed poisonous?
The small blue to purple flowers are edible, make a beautiful addition to your salads and they taste like mushrooms! The name “porterweed” comes from the dark, foamy infusion of the leaves that can then be made into a beer (porter).
Is Porterweed a perennial?
Lamiaceae. Deep velvety purple blooms are produced continuously from spring to fall on this upright to spreading perennial. ... In zone 10 it is likely to be a reliable perennial if not evergreen. Porterweed is known to reseed particularly in mild winter climates.
How do you care for a Porterweed plant?
Blue porterweed plants grow best in full sun to partial shade. When they are first planted, they need moist soil but, once established, they can handle drought quite well. They can tolerate salty conditions too. If you're planting them as groundcover, space the plants out by 2.5 to 3 feet (1 m.).
How tall are Porterweed?
mutabilis which can reach 7 feet tall and has light pink flowers. There is also said to be a hybrid of our native S.
