Common
name: "Silver Plectranthus"
Latin name: Plectranthus argentatus
Class:
Annual
Growth habit: Low growing small shrub
Max height: 24" - 36"
Spread: 24" - 36"
Flowers: Late spring - summer
with lilac colored flowers
Available cultivars: 1
Origin:
Australia
Sunshine:
Water:
Pictured: Plectranthus
argentatus
Cultivation:
"Silver Plectranthus" prefers to be planted in areas
that are partially shaded. Plant in fertile well drained soil in
either beds or containers.
This soft fuzzy leafed plant
tolerates damp shady areas very well. When grown in beds space
plants 18" to 24" apart. Silver Plectranthus is an excellent choice for
patio pots.
Potential pests ~ diseases: Spider
mites or Mealy bug.
