Plectranthus ciliatus 'Aureus'

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

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

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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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