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Plectranthus thyrsoideus

 
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Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Plectranthus (plek-TRAN-thus) (Info)
Species: thyrsoideus (thurs-OY-dee-us) (Info)

Synonym:Coleus thyrsoideus

13 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Light Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Medium Blue

Bloom Time:
Late Fall/Early Winter
Mid Winter

Foliage:
Unknown - Tell us

Other details:
Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive mmanman On Sep 13, 2007, mmanman from Houston, TX wrote:

This plant was sold as "lavender" in Houston, Texas. We have it in a large pot in full sun. It has been in continuous bloom all summer and is really spectacular in September. Rooting of herbaceous cuttings has been successful.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

Houston, Texas



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