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Plectranthus ciliatus 'Zulu Wonder'

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Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Plectranthus (plek-TRAN-thus) (Info)
Species: ciliatus (sil-ee-ATE-us) (Info)
Cultivar: Zulu Wonder

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Category:
Perennials
Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color:
Violet/Lavender

Bloom Time:
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Grown for foliage

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
From leaf cuttings

Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us

By frogsrus

By Happenstance

By frogsrus

By Happenstance

By buggz

By Ulrich

By joeysplanting

Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

Rating	Author	Comment
Positive	koipondgardener	On Jun 17, 2008, koipondgardener from Quincy, WA (Zone 7a) wrote: This is the first year that I have seen this plant for sale in the annual flowers section at the nurseries. I haven't grown it before but I can tell that I will love it already. It has beautiful purple color under the green leaves that match perfectly with its lavender colored flowers. I am already planning to take some cuttings to root and grow inside over the winter. You can tell that It is a relative to the common swedish ivy (USDA zone 10) by looking at the habit and the leaf structure. I love this plant and recomend trying it!
Positive	frogsrus	On Apr 30, 2004, frogsrus from San Diego, CA (Zone 10a) wrote: This plant is a true beauty. Blooms prolifically in late summer or early fall. Grows quickly from cuttings.

Regional...

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

Clayton, California
Fairfield, California
Manhattan Beach, California
San Diego, California (2 reports)
San Jose, California
Fort Mccoy, Florida

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