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Plectranthus mutabilis

by Johan Wentzel

Common Name
Cliff spur-flower, Chameleon-spurflower
Plant Type
Groundcover
Plectranthus mutabilis is a semi-succulent perennial herb that can grow up to 0.3m. This specimen is a lovely groundcover and has a matt forming habit, it is ideal for a garden bed as a groundcover or to be planted in containers, pots or raised bed in semi-shade to shaded positions.
Plant Description

Plectranthus mutabilis is a semi-succulent perennial herb that can grow up to 0.3m tall. It has semi-succulent leaves about 15-50x15-50mm large with large, rounded teeth on the margins. The inflorescence is usually a few branches and about 100-300mm long bearing  masses of light purple to light blue flowers during Autumn between March and May.

Plectranthus mutabilis for a garden bed as a groundcover or to be planted in containers, pots or raised bed in semi-shade to shaded positions.

Afrikaanse Naam
Verkleurmannetjie-salie
Hardiness
Hardy
Position
Semi shade
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Autumn
Flower Colour
Purple
Shape
Mat forming
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
<30cm
Region
Gauteng, Limpopo, Mpumalanga
Habitat
Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
No

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