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Plectranthus ciliatus 'Troy's Gold'

Also Known As

  • Plectranthus x 'Troy's Gold'
  • Troy's Gold Plectranthus
  • Troy's Gold Spur Flower
  • Troy's Swedish Ivy

Plant type

perennial, groundcover

size

  • H: 1'
  • W: 3'

planting zones

  • 10a-11

Plectranthus ciliatus 'Troy's Gold' plant details

Plectranthus ciliatus 'Troy's Gold' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial groundcover with variegated foliage. In fall, spring and summer lavender and white flowers emerge. Attracts hummingbirds. Grows well with bright shade - shade and regular water. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Plectranthus ciliatus 'Troy's Gold'

Plant type: perennial groundcover
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen variegated
Mature size: 0 - 3 FT - wide, 0 - 1 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
Uses: houseplant

GROWING CONDITIONS for Plectranthus ciliatus 'Troy's Gold'

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: bright shade - shade
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: deer
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Quilted leaves splashed green on a golden ground are veined in maroon, the undersides of the leaves a striking burgundy. A fabulous companion plant in a container, combined with our Gartenmeister, or as a carefree groundcover.
A beautiful variety of Swedish Ivy with bright golden leaves. It makes a nice hanging basket or container plant or groundcover for shade or part-shade. Very easy to grow.

Gardening facts about Plectranthus ciliatus 'Troy's Gold' plant

How to Grow Plectranthus ciliatus 'Troy's Gold'

  • Sun Exposure

    • bright shade - shade
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
  • Flower Color

    • white
    • lavender
  • Wildlife

    • hummingbirds
    • deer resistant
  • Flower Season

    • fall
    • summer
    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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