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Plectranthus neochilus

 
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Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Plectranthus (plek-TRAN-thus) (Info)
Species: neochilus (nee-oh-KY-lus) (Info)

Synonym:Coleus cannis

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Category:
Perennials

Height:
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
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)

Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Blue-Violet

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter

Foliage:
Evergreen
Velvet/Fuzzy-Textured

Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

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Profile:

1 positive
1 neutral
1 negative

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Negative Dave_in_Devon On Jun 12, 2009, Dave_in_Devon from Torquay
United Kingdom (Zone 9b) wrote:

While it is a very attractive plant to look at, the stench from the leaves as soon as they are touched is truly stomach churning. I was given a plant and even though it was wrapped up and in the trunk of my car, the smell came through and nearly made me sick!

Nevertheless, I planted it in a hot sunny, very well drained spot where it not only thrived, but managed to seed itself about. On a hot day, the pungent aroma carried for quite a distance and eventually, I had to rip it out. It tolerates temperatures down to -2C at least and can survive in very dry soils, so it is ideal for an arid garden - so long as you can hold your nose!

Positive Wingnut On Jun 16, 2004, Wingnut from Spicewood, TX (Zone 8b) wrote:

Easy plant to grow! I love mine, especially the variegated form.

Neutral Happenstance On Apr 16, 2004, Happenstance from Fairfield, CA (Zone 10a) wrote:

aka Dog's Bane / Dog Gone

Regional...

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

Clayton, California
San Leandro, California
Boerne, Texas
Spicewood, Texas



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