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Plectranthus fruticosus

by Johan Wentzel

Plectranthus fruticosus
Common Name
Forest spur-flower
Plant Type
Perennial
Plectranthus fruticosus is an erect shrub up to 2m high. The spikes of pink to mauve flowers are tinged with purple beneath. It should be pruned after flowering and planted in shade or semi-shade.
Plant Description

Plectranthus fruticosus is an erect shrub up to 2m high. Branches have purple hair at the nodes.  Leaves are broadly ovate, almost succulent and also purple below. The spikes of pink to mauve flowers are tinged with purple beneath.

Plectranthus fruticosus should be pruned after flowering and planted in shade or semi-shade. It attracts insects and butterflies and therefore also attracts birds. Effective as a fly repellent – rub your windowsills with the stems.

You may find stock of this plant at Random Harvest.

Afrikaanse Naam
Spoorsalie
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Semi shade
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Early autumn
Flower Colour
Mauve
Shape
Spreading
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
1.5m
Region
Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Limpopo
Habitat
Forest margin
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
No
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