Plectranthus Species, Spurflower, Stoep Jacaranda

Plectranthussaccatus

Family
Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Plectranthus (plek-TRAN-thus)
Species
saccatus (sak-KAY-tus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Light Blue
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

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

Divernon, Illinois

Millersville, Maryland

Carnation, Washington

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Anne Arundel,, MD (Zone 7b) | October 2013 | positive

I got this as cuttings to keep over winter. Once it got growing in spring it grew in a pot with branching, spreading stems to about fifte...Read More

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J
Divernon, IL (Zone 5b) | October 2007 | positive

Overwintered in the basement under lights.

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

From eastern South Africa; this species is a soft-stemmed 4' tall shrub. The stems are tinged purple and its leaves are up to 3" long, se...Read More

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