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Plectranthus lanuginosus

Also Known As

Coleus albidus
Coleus gallaensis
Coleus gomphophyllus
Coleus lanuginosa
Coleus lanuginosus
Coleus schweinfurthii
Coleus sodalium
Coleus somalensis
Majana lanuginosa
Plectranthus laxiflorus
Solenostemon lanuginosus
Coleus

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 12"-18"
W: 24"-36"

planting zones

9a-11

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Plectranthus lanuginosus plant details

Plectranthus lanuginosus is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall, summer and winter blue and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - shade and even moisture - regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Plectranthus lanuginosus

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: lamiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall, summer and winter
Uses: big leaves, container plant, easy-to-grow, rare, serrated leaves

GROWING CONDITIONS for Plectranthus lanuginosus

USDA Zones: 9a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - shade
Watering frequency: even moisture - regular

Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Rare, EASY & exciting! Electric blue blooms in Winter smother this fast & easy groundcover from the highlands of Ethiopia. Grown best in sun to part sun (around the Bay), the showy, deep, electric blue blooms are 4” - 6” tall & are held above the dense, compact, soft & fuzzy foliage from October through February. Coleus lanuginosa is certainly drought tolerant, though will look better in the Summer with some water. It does best in rich, well-drained soil & will grow from 10” to 18” tall (depending on watering), will spread to 3’ square & is excellent for smothering out the weeds. Fab in a hanging basket, too! Cut back after bloom is finished for a fresh, new look. Hardy to 25 °F.