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    • Photo of Plectranthus ciliatus flower by Karl Gercens III

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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

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    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An often overlooked Coleus relative with khaki colored leaves undersided in deep burgundy with burgundy stems that puts on a floral display in early autumn. Large lavender flower spires reach out and cascade creating a glorious display. Reaches 3' + depending on size of container, fertility and moisture.

    By: Avant Gardens

    Gardening facts about Plectranthus ciliatus plant

    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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    Isodon longitubus

    aka Plectranthus effusus var. longitubus, Plectranthus longituba, Plectranthus longitubus, Rabdosia longituba, Long-tubed Trumpet Spurflower, Trumpet Spurflower

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    6a-8b

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Isodon longitubus flower by peganum
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    Plectranthus amboinicus

    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
    Photo of Plectranthus amboinicus foliage by Forest & Kim Starr
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    Plectranthus Mona Lavender PP13858

    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
    Photo of Plectranthus Mona Lavender PP13858 flower by Forest & Kim Starr
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    Plectranthus barbatus

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 5'

    Width: 4'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Plectranthus barbatus flower, foliage by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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    Plectranthus ecklonii

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Perennial

    Zones

    8a-10b

    Size

    Height: 4'-6'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • mostly sun - mostly shade
    • even moisture - regular
    Photo of Plectranthus ecklonii flower by Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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