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    Plectranthus 'Velvet Elvis'

    Also Known As

    • Velvet Elvis Swedish Ivy/Spurflower

    Plant type

    perennial, annual / biennial

    size

    • H: 12"-24"
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

    Plectranthus 'Velvet Elvis' plant details

    Plectranthus 'Velvet Elvis' is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial or perennial with green foliage. In fall and summer purple flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Plectranthus 'Velvet Elvis'

    Plant type: annual / biennial or perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 12 IN - 24 IN - tall
    Flowers: purple blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Plectranthus 'Velvet Elvis'

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    One of our best selling container plants has always been Plectranthus 'Mona Lavender'. Last summer, we came across this new form of the South African Plectranthus and it stopped us in our tracks: larger flower tresses blooming away in August, a month earlier than darling Mona. Very similar otherwise with forest green foliage undersided in deep purple. Grows 18-24".

    By: Avant Gardens

    Velvet Elvis' has large inflorescences of large lavender blue flowers with very dark green leaves and purple stems with a compact upright habit. It's not hardy, but who cares? This plant is a fabulous addition to containers.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Gardening facts about Plectranthus 'Velvet Elvis' plant

    How to Grow Plectranthus 'Velvet Elvis'

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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