Porterweed Color:Purple Important plant for the caterpillars

Important plant for the caterpillars that become the Crimson Patch

Plant it next to some evergreen plants for year-round appeal

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

A delicate pink relative to the tropical hibiscus

Consider using it as a groundcover

Porterweed Color:Purple Important plant for the caterpillarsThis 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