Botanical Name: Common Names:
Plectranthus oertendahlii TBA
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Shrubs Bun Shaped, Rounded, Shrub Like, Spreading
Description:
A native, ornamental bedding plant grown for its soft, silver and green foliage. Prefers shade and grows to 20cm tall x 100cm wide, producing masses of sage-like blue/white flowers in Summer. Drought tolerant.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
15-30cm 60cm-1m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade, Shade Any
Landscape Use(s)
Coastal Garden, Courtyard, Foliage Feature / Colour, Low Water Garden, Mass Planting, Shady Garden, Container / Pot, Under Trees
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Low phosphorus slow release fertiliser
Family Name: Origin:
Lamiaceae Africa
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green, Silver, Variegated
Flower Colour: Blue, Purple, White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Summer
Fruit: No
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Fast
Maintenance Level: Low
Water Usage: Low
Drought: High
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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