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Plectranthus neochillus

by Johan Wentzel

Plectranthus neochillus
Common Name
Lobster flower
Plant Type
Groundcover
Plectranthus neochillus is an attractive groundcover with grey-green, succulent leaves and a pungent smell when bruised. The beautiful deep blue to purple flowers are borne on a terminal inflorescence of lobster-like flowers.
Plant Description

Plectranthus neochillus is an attractive groundcover with grey-green, succulent leaves with a pungent smell when bruised. The beautiful deep blue to purple flowers are borne on a terminal inflorescence of lobster-like flowers.

Plectranthus neochillus is very drought resistant and can be planted in sun or semi-shade.

A white is also known but not readily available.

Afrikaanse Naam
Rotstuinsalie
Hardiness
Semi hardy
Position
Sun
Water Requirements
Water wise
Evergreen
Evergreen
Growth Rate
Fast
Flowering Time
Spring
Flower Colour
Blue
Shape
Spreading
Soil
Loam
Plant Size
50cm
Region
Gauteng, Mpumalanga, KwaZulu-Natal Midlands, Limpopo, North West
Habitat
Bushveld, Rocky outcrops
Grown by Wildflower Nursery
Yes
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