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Plectranthus argentatus 'Silver Shield'
Also Known As
- Plectranthus 'Silver Shield'
Plant type
perennial
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 2'-3'
planting zones
- 9b-12
Plectranthus argentatus 'Silver Shield' plant details
Plectranthus argentatus 'Silver Shield' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with green and white foliage. In fall and summer white flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular - occasional water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Plectranthus argentatus 'Silver Shield'
- Plant type: perennial
- Plant family: lamiaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green and white
- Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall and summer
- Uses: container plant, houseplant, tropical
GROWING CONDITIONS for Plectranthus argentatus 'Silver Shield'
- USDA Zones: 9b - 12
- Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade
- Watering frequency: regular - occasional
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Cistus Nursery
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How to Grow Plectranthus argentatus 'Silver Shield'
Sun Exposure
- mostly sun - mostly shade
Water Needs
- regular - occasional
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- white
- green
Flower Color
- white
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- summer
- fall
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
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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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 10"-20"
- sun - shade
- even moisture - regular
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