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    • Photo of Plectranthus ciliatus 'Aureus' foliage by Cistus Nursery

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    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 8"-18"
    • W: 24"-36"

    planting zones

    • 9b-12

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    Plectranthus ciliatus 'Aureus' plant details

    Plectranthus ciliatus 'Aureus' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with chartreuse and gold foliage. In fall and summer blue and purple flowers emerge. Grows well with bright shade - mostly shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Plectranthus ciliatus 'Aureus'

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and gold
    Mature size: 24 IN - 36 IN - wide, 8 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: blue and purple blooms in fall and summer
    Uses: container plant, easy-to-grow, houseplant, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Plectranthus ciliatus 'Aureus'

    USDA Zones: 9b - 12
    Sun exposure: bright shade - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An easy houseplant or annual for shady beds or containers outdoors. Gold leaves with attractive purple midribs and stems covered in purple hairs are topped with pale sky blue tubular flowers in late summer. Excellent filler under taller houseplants or brightening a shady spot in the garden. Quickly spreading to form a solid mound of foliage 10" tall and spreading to about 2 feet. Moist well drained soil in part shade to shade, avoid hot afternoon sun. Take cuttings to overwinter. USDA zone 9, protect from frost.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    Gardening facts about Plectranthus ciliatus 'Aureus' plant

    How to Grow Plectranthus ciliatus 'Aureus'

    • Sun Exposure

      • bright shade - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • gold
      • chartreuse

    • Flower Color

      • blue
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • fall

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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