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Plectranthus forsteri 'Aureus Variegatus'

 
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Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Plectranthus (plek-TRAN-thus) (Info)
Species: forsteri (FOR-ster-ee) (Info)
Cultivar: Aureus Variegatus

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Category:
Perennials

Height:
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
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)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender

Bloom Time:
Blooms repeatedly

Foliage:
Evergreen
Variegated
Chartreuse/Yellow
Smooth-Textured

Other details:
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By simple layering

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive Kell On Nov 6, 2005, Kell from Northern California, CA (Zone 9b) wrote:

This is an upright Plectranthus that can get to be 2 ft tall by 4 ft wide. It has irregular variegation on fleshy velvety-pubescent leaves. It is a strilking plant!

Positive chudley On Nov 13, 2003, chudley from Atlanta, GA wrote:

Very heat and drought tolerant, even in containers and hot window boxes.

Regional...

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

Clayton, California
San Diego, California
San Leandro, California
Soquel, California
Boca Del Mar, Florida
Dunwoody, Georgia
Davenport, Iowa
Ramblewood, New Jersey
, Texas



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