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    Plectranthus amboinicus

    Also Known As

    • Coleus aromaticus
    • Plectranthus aromaticus
    • Solenostemon aromaticus
    • Cuban Oregano
    • Indian Borage
    • Mexican Mint
    • Spanish Thyme

    Plant type

    perennial, herb

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 15"-18"

    planting zones

    • 9b-11

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    Plectranthus amboinicus plant details

    Plectranthus amboinicus is a broadleaf evergreen perennial herb with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter lavender, pink and purple flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and even moisture - occasional water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Plectranthus amboinicus

    Plant type: perennial herb
    Plant family: lamiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 15 IN - 18 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: lavender, pink and purple blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: container plant, fragrant, fragrant foliage, houseplant, serrated leaves, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Plectranthus amboinicus

    USDA Zones: 9b - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - occasional
    Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Cuban Oregano is a semi-succulent plant within the mint family that makes an attractive groundcover. A very unique, water-wise plant that is surprisingly low maintenance. With a pungent oregano-like flavor, Cuban Oregano is used for various culinary purposes ranging from stuffings to chutneys. Native to southern Africa, this plant is moderately cold hardy. For those who get some regular frost, this fast growing plant would make a great annual herb. Cold hardy to USDA zone 9a and above, or to 20 degrees Fahrenheit.

    By: Wanderlust Nursery

    Spanish Broadleaf Thyme - a mounding tender perennial growing to 14 inches with stunning green broadleaf fleshy all green leaves ...used in cooking.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    An succulent herb called Cuban oregano that looks like coleus with its variegated leaves on stiff stems. In fact Coleus aromaticus is a synonym for this tender perennial, to 12-18" tall and wide, with rose colored flowers in spring, though grown primarily for the foliage. Sun to part shade with regular summer water. Frost hardy only to 20 °F, USDA zone 9, so either enjoy for the summer or use in a pot.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    A tender fleshy perennial plant in the family Lamiaceae with an oregano-like flavor and odor.

    By: Kara Nursery

    Gardening facts about Plectranthus amboinicus plant

    How to Grow Plectranthus amboinicus

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • rich

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • pink
      • lavender
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

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