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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.

By: Select Seeds

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.

By: Almost Eden

Garden photo gallery of Plectranthus ciliatus 'Troy's Gold'

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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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