Blue Porterweed Stachytarpheta Starter Plants (2) – 4–6 inch, No Pot

About This Plant

Blue Porterweed (Stachytarpheta) is a flowering perennial known for its slender spikes of blue to violet blooms and an upright, spreading growth habit. The starter plants are young and ready to establish in fertile, well-draining soil with full sun to partial shade. Mature plants reach approximately 2–4 feet tall and bloom for an extended period under warm conditions.

What You Will Receive

2 live Blue Porterweed starter plants (Stachytarpheta). Each plant is approximately 4–6 inches tall, shipped without pots, with soil retained around the roots for moisture protection. Photos may show mature plants for reference; you will receive young plants that require time and proper care to establish and bloom. Ships without pots.

Growing Information

Common Name: Blue Porterweed
Botanical Name: Stachytarpheta sp.
Plant Type: Flowering perennial
Growth Stage: Young starter plants
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; keep consistently moist during establishment
Mature Height: Approximately 2–4 feet
Growth Habit: Upright, spreading perennial
Flower Color: Blue to violet
Flower Type: Small flowers arranged along slender spikes
Bloom Season: Extended flowering under favorable warm conditions
Growth Rate: Fast once established
USDA Zones: Approximately 8–11
Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tips

Gently separate the two plants after arrival if packaged together. Plant promptly in well-draining soil, water thoroughly, and keep soil consistently moist while establishing. Provide full sun to partial shade and gradually acclimate to intense outdoor sunlight. Light pruning can encourage fuller plants and continued flowering.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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