Plectranthus, Spur Flower 'Easy Gold'

Plectranthusciliatus

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Plectranthus (plek-TRAN-thus)
Species
ciliatus (sil-ee-ATE-us)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Good Fall Color
Provides Winter Interest
Succulent
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Rose/Mauve
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
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:

Tucson, Arizona

Clayton, California

Tampa, Florida

Skokie, Illinois

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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Lexington, VA (Zone 6a) | December 2004 | positive

Although this plant was originally sold to us as 'Limelight', I believe it is one and the same as 'Easy Gold'. Wonderful Plectranthus tha...Read More

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Skokie, IL | July 2004 | positive

This plant is VERY easy to root. Just break off a bit, dip in rooting hormone if you have it (it's not really needed), and plant. Keep mo...Read More

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| March 2004 | positive

Plectranthus ciliatus is a variegated, extravagant groung cover.

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