Plectranthus, Gold-Edged Plectranthus 'Aureus Variegatus'

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
Chartreuse/Yellow
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By simple layering
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Clayton, California

San Diego, California

San Leandro, California

Soquel, California

Boca Raton, Florida

Atlanta, Georgia

Davenport, Iowa

Mount Laurel, New Jersey

Gilmer, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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San Leandro, CA (Zone 9b) | November 2005 | positive

This is an upright Plectranthus that can get to be 2 ft tall by 4 ft wide. It has irregular variegation on fleshy velvety-pubescent leav...Read More

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Atlanta, GA | November 2003 | positive

Very heat and drought tolerant, even in containers and hot window boxes.

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