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.

By: Accents for Home and Garden

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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