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

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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

‘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.

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

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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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