Plectranthus neochilus

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A large plant with light green foliage and a strong medicinal, camphor scent. Discovered in South Africa by June Croon, and named in honor of her sister, noted plantswoman Lois Woodhull of Lang Island, NY. Velvety green leaves surround blue, salvia-like flower spikes. Blooms nonstop from spring through late fall.

Similar plants:

• Coleus barbatus, Plectranthus barbatus (Indian Coleus)
• Coleus scutellarioides, Solenostemon scutellarioides, Plectranthus scutellarioides, Coleus blumei verschaffeltii (Coleus hybridus, Painted Nettle)
• Plectranthus argentatus (Silver Plectranthus)
• Plectranthus australis (Swedish Ivy)
• Plectranthus coleoides (White-Edged Swedish Ivy)
• Plectranthus ecklonii (African Flower)
• Plectranthus ecklonii Mona Lavender (Mona Lavender, Plectranthus hybrid)
• Plectranthus ernstii (Caudiciform Plectranthus)
• Plectranthus nicodemus, Plectranthus forsteri (Fragrant Plectranthus, Variegated Basil)
• Plectranthus prostratus (Pillow Plant, Succulent Swedish Ivy)