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Plectranthus venteri

Also Known As

  • Plectranthus 'Duckfoot'

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 1'-2'
  • W: 1'-3'

planting zones

  • 9b-12

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Plectranthus venteri plant details

Plectranthus venteri is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green foliage. In spring and winter lavender flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Plectranthus venteri

Plant type: perennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 1 FT - 3 FT - wide, 1 FT - 2 FT - tall
Flowers: lavender blooms in spring and winter
Uses: container plant, fragrant foliage, houseplant, mint-scented, year round interest

GROWING CONDITIONS for Plectranthus venteri

USDA Zones: 9b - 12
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A great plant for mixed containers, adding an interesting texture and leaf shape. Deeply cut green fuzzy 1" leaves resembling the shape of duck feet & having a powerfully fragrant scent of minty lavender. Likes full sun to part shade. The plum purple stems have an upright mounding habit with growth up to 10-12". Topped by spikes of small lavender blooms.

Gardening facts about Plectranthus venteri plant

How to Grow Plectranthus venteri

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • lavender
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • winter
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Texture

    • fuzzy
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