Plectranthus, Spurflower 'Marginatus'

Plectranthusforsteri

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Plectranthus (plek-TRAN-thus)
Species
forsteri (FOR-ster-ee)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Smooth
Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Lavender
Bloom Time
Blooms repeatedly
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Flagstaff, Arizona

Arroyo Grande, California

Clayton, California

Long Beach, California

San Diego, California

Lula, Georgia

Chalmette, Louisiana

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Lula, GA (Zone 7b) | July 2010 | positive

A wonderful plant (in a container here) that contrasts so well with airier textured companions such as Euphorbia 'Diamond Frost.' Seems t...Read More

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Deer Park, TX (Zone 9a) | September 2007 | neutral

Propagate from seed or cuttings or by layering. Many species are spreading and will self-layer.

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Oakland, CA (Zone 9b) | November 2002 | positive

Lovely sub-shrub for the urban garden in warmer zones. Here in zone 9 coastal Nor. CA. this deserves wider usage. Plant actually grows ta...Read More

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