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Plectranthus ciliatus
Also Known As
- Spur Flower
Plant type
shrub, perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 2"-4"
- W: 4"
planting zones
- 9a-11
Plectranthus ciliatus plant details
Plectranthus ciliatus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover shrub with green and purple foliage. In fall and winter white flowers emerge followed by brown fruit. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average and rich soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Plectranthus ciliatus
- Plant type: perennial groundcover shrub
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and purple
- Mature size: 4 IN wide, 2 IN - 4 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall and winter
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, serrated leaves, trailing, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Plectranthus ciliatus
- USDA Zones: 9a - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
- Soil needs: average and rich
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By: Avant Gardens
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How to Grow Plectranthus ciliatus
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- even moisture - regular
Soil Needs
- average
- rich
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- purple
Flower Color
- white
Fruit
- brown
Flower Season
- winter
- 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
aka Plectranthus 'Silver Shield'
Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - occasional
aka Coleus albidus, Coleus gallaensis, Coleus gomphophyllus, Coleus lanuginosa, Coleus lanuginosus, Coleus schweinfurthii, Coleus sodalium, Coleus somalensis, Majana lanuginosa, Plectranthus laxiflorus, Solenostemon lanuginosus, Coleus
Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
aka Coleus aromaticus, Plectranthus aromaticus, Solenostemon aromaticus, Cuban Oregano, Indian Borage, Mexican Mint, Spanish Thyme
Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 15"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
Scientific Name: Plectranthus 'Plepalila'
aka Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender'
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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