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Plectranthus parviflorus
Also Known As
- Plectranthus australis
- Swedish Ivy
Plant type
perennial, groundcover
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-4'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Plectranthus parviflorus plant details
Plectranthus parviflorus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with green foliage. In spring flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular - low water.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Plectranthus parviflorus
- Plant type: perennial groundcover
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 2 FT - 4 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Uses: easy-to-grow, houseplant, serrated leaves
GROWING CONDITIONS for Plectranthus parviflorus
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Resistant to: deer
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Almost Eden
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How to Grow Plectranthus parviflorus
Sun Exposure
- bright shade - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - low
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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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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