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Plectranthus cremnus
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 6"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Plectranthus cremnus plant details
Plectranthus cremnus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with blue foliage. In fall, spring, summer and winter purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and even moisture - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and seaside / salt tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Plectranthus cremnus
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen blue
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 6 IN tall
- Flowers: purple blooms in fall, spring, summer and winter
- Uses: fragrant foliage, serrated leaves, tropical-looking, xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Plectranthus cremnus
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture - low
- Resistant to: deer, heat and seaside / salt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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How to Grow Plectranthus cremnus
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
- seaside / salt tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- blue
Flower Color
- purple
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- winter
- fall
- summer
- spring
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
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 18"-24"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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