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Plectranthus purpuratus

Also Known As

  • Vick's Plant

Plant type

perennial

size

  • H: 36"-48"
  • W: 18"-24"

planting zones

  • 9b-11

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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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Dark green almost black rounded leaves..mounding cascading habit..white flowers periodically...easy care

Gardening facts about Plectranthus purpuratus plant

How to Grow Plectranthus purpuratus

  • Sun Exposure

    • mostly sun - shade
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Water Needs

    • regular

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
    • black
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen
  • Flower Season

    • spring
    • summer
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