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Plectranthus ciliatus

by Johan Wentzel

Plectranthus ciliatus
Common Name
Speckled spur-flower
Plant Type
Groundcover, Perennial
Plectranthus ciliatus is an outstanding fairly hardy, evergreen groundcover with attractive maroon-purple leaves and stems. It makes an excellent groundcover and container plant for lightly shaded areas.
Plant Description

Plectranthus ciliatus is an outstanding fairly hardy, evergreen groundcover with attractive maroon-purple leaves and stems. It makes an excellent groundcover and container plant for lightly shaded areas.

Plectranthus ciliatus attracts insects and butterflies and therefore also attracts birds.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Gespikkelde muishondblaar
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Semi shade
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Autumn
Flower Colour
Purple
Shape
Spreading
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Limpopo
Habitat
Forest margin, Moist areas
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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