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Plectranthus amboinicus 'Variegatus'

Also Known As

  • Plectranthus sp. 'Variegatus'
  • Cuban Oregano
  • Spanish Broadleaf Variegated Thyme
  • Spanish Thyme Variegated
  • Variegated Cuban Oregano
  • Variegated Swedish Ivy

Plant type

shrub, perennial, herb

size

  • H: 12"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

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Plectranthus amboinicus 'Variegatus' plant details

Plectranthus amboinicus 'Variegatus' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb or shrub with green, variegated and white foliage. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Plectranthus amboinicus 'Variegatus'

Plant type: perennial herb or shrub
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: evergreen green, variegated and white
Mature size: 0 IN - 24 IN - wide, 0 IN - 12 IN - tall
Uses: container plant, culinary, easy-to-grow, edible, showy

GROWING CONDITIONS for Plectranthus amboinicus 'Variegatus'

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Spanish Broadleaf Variegated Thyme - a mounding tender perennial growing to 14 inches with stunning green fleshy leaves edged in white....used in cooking.
Each rich green leaf is edged in creamy white. The contrasting foliage of this easily grown trailing evergreen has the fragrance of mint when crushed or bruised. An excellent choice for hanging baskets and containers where the trailing stems can be allowed to spill over the edges.
Sometimes called Cuban oregano, this temperennial is sheer decoration in the container garden or the border. Not in the least hardy, but a simple cutting stuck in the window over winter will save the plant for you. Easy. Sun or shade.

Gardening facts about Plectranthus amboinicus 'Variegatus' plant

How to Grow Plectranthus amboinicus 'Variegatus'

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • even moisture - regular

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • variegated
    • white
    • green
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
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