Botanical Name: Common Names:
Plectranthus ciliatus Purple Leaved Plectranthus
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Groundcovers, Palms, Ferns & Tropical Dense, Mat Forming, Spreading
Description:
Vigorous accent plant is known for its purple veined, dark green foliage and semi-prostrate habit. Lilac flowers appear on stems during autumn. Great to plant under trees, in shady areas and in hanging baskets.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
30-60cm 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
TBA Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Embankment, Foliage Feature / Colour, Groundcover, Mass Planting, Rockery, Shady Garden, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Lamiaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Purple
Flower Colour: Purple, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Autumn
Fruit: Insignificant
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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