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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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Super soft & super tough, Plectranthus cremnus can deal with pretty much anything you throw at it. Salt spray, high winds, heat, fog, light frost, deer & drought, no problem! Fragrant & fuzzy silvery grey foliage stays a low 6” & spreads to a lovely weed suppressing mat. Lovely lavender flower spikes bloom year round. The only requirement for happiness is good drainage. Endemic to Australia’s New South Wales northern coast. Thank you to UC-Berkeley’s Botanical Garden for sharing this brawny rare beauty with us!

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Plectranthus cremnus plant

    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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