Sapphire Showers (Duranta erecta) consist of high ornamental values.

• Sapphire Showers Aka Duranta erecta is a Perennial Shrub, that is easy to take care of and thrives in Full Sunlight. These blooming plants attract bees and butterflies to themselves that in turn will make your outdoor decoration more attractive. But their leaves and fruits are poisonous, and must be kept away from kids and pets. Duranta erecta are showy plants that bloom in Summer with violet-blue flowers in a clustered form with white petal edges in them. These small fragrant plants do also bear fruit which could be very much noticeable in your landscape or outdoor garden.

Caring for this plant takes little effort..

• Sapphire Showers (Duranta erecta) could thrive well in the presence of full sunlight. Give enough water to maintain moist (not soggy) soil. Whatever soil you use should drain freely. Ideal temperature to ensure their healthy growth is 20 – 25 degree Celsius. As for fertilizing use organic fertilizers.

It contains Medicinal values too.

• It can be traced in some traditional medicines, that Sapphire Showers (Duranta erecta) have been known for having antioxidant, antimicrobial and insecticide properties. These plants could be used in the treatments of skin itches and fevers.