Plectranthus spicatus (Durban Lavender)
Plectranthus spicatus (Durban Lavender) with slender spikes carrying small purple flower buds and petals
Botanical name: Plectranthus spicatus
Common name: Durban Lavender
Family: Lamiaceae
Origin: Southern Africa
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 9-11
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Blue, lavender, purple
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingThis 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) shows light green serrated leaves attached to thin woody stems.
Plectranthus spicatus (Durban Lavender) dense lime green foliage spreading across the dark potting soil area.
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