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Plectranthus zuluensis
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 18"
- W: 3'-4'
planting zones
- 10a-11
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
By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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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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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 8"-18"
Width: 24"-36"
- bright shade - mostly shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - occasional
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Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 15"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type
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Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 18"-24"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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