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    Plectranthus zuluensis

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 18"
    • W: 3'-4'

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

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    Plectranthus zuluensis plant details

    Plectranthus zuluensis is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with bright shade and even moisture - low water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Plectranthus zuluensis

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 18 IN tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, long-blooming, serrated leaves, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Plectranthus zuluensis

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: bright shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - low
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A beautiful, ever-blooming groundcover for bright shade, Plectranthus zuluensis grows quickly to 18” tall & 3’ - 4’ across. Its numerous 4” - 5” flowering spikes are a nice lavender-purple & are well displayed on dark purple stems above the foliage. The attractive leaves are rich green & quilted like Coleus & form a dense mass. Easy, pretty & useful! Rich soil is best. Protect below 32°.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Plectranthus zuluensis plant

    How to Grow Plectranthus zuluensis

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - low

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring
      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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    Zones

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    Size

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    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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    Zones

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    Size

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    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
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