Identifying a Lavender/White Flowered Annual: Duranta or Persian Violet?

Identifying a Lavender/White Flowered Annual: Duranta or Persian Violet?

A reader has a lanky, tall, free-flowing potted plant with lavender and white flowers. Purchased at Lowe’s by daughter-in-law without a tag. Thought to be Angelonia but doesn’t match.

Possible IDs

• Duranta repens (Golden Dewdrop, Pigeon Berry, Sky Flower)—woody stem, actually a shrub.
• Persian Violet (Exacum affine).

Next Steps

Search both names for images. If neither matches, email a photo to plantlady6@yahoo.com for ID.

General plant ID tips: note flower details, growth habit, leaf texture, vein color, bloom time, and use USDA Advanced Search.