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Plectranthus spicatus, Durban Lavender

Plectranthus spicatus

Durban Lavender
Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: Southern Africa
USDA Zone: 9-11?
USDA Plant Hardiness MapGroundcover and low-growing 2ft plantSmall plant 2-5 ftSemi-shadeFull sunModerate waterBlue, lavender, purple flowers

This is a succulent plectranthus with small bright green, serrated leaves. It has a long bloom period of narrow 12 inch spikes of lavender blue flowers. In gardens there, it is used as a vigorous ground cover and has been found suitable as a green roof plant. It's a tough groundcover that prefers dry conditions and grows in both sun or semi-shade.


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Plectranthus spicatus, Durban Lavender
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