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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°.

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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