Plectranthus purpuratus
Also Known As
- Vick's Plant
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 36"-48"
- W: 18"-24"
planting zones
- 9b-11
Plectranthus purpuratus plant details
Plectranthus purpuratus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with black and green foliage. In spring and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Plectranthus purpuratus
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen black and green
- Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 36 IN - 48 IN - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Plectranthus purpuratus
- USDA Zones: 9b - 11
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - shade
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Plectranthus purpuratus plant
How to Grow Plectranthus purpuratus
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - shade
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- black
Flower Color
- white
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 8"-18"
Width: 24"-36"
- bright shade - mostly shade
- regular
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Plant Type
Perennial
Zones
9b-12
Size
Height: 2'-3'
Width: 2'-3'
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- regular - occasional
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Plant Type
Annual / Biennial
Zones
9a-11
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 24"-36"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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Plant Type
Perennial, Herb
Zones
9b-11
Size
Height: 12"-18"
Width: 15"-18"
- sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - occasional
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Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 18"-24"
Width: 18"-24"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture - regular
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