Plectranthus Species, Blue Coleus, Blue Plectranthus, Flowering Coleus (Plectranthus thyrsoideus)

A very blue flower.

A close look at the flower.

Longwood Gardens. Photo courtesy of Karl Gercens. Copyright Karl Gercens, an expert horticulturalist and plant enthusiast who gives lectures and classes around the USA including at Longwood Gardens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. Learn more about him and his love of all things horticulture at http://www.karlgercens.com/

Longwood Gardens. Copyright Karl Gercens. http://www.karlgercens.com

In the front right.Longwood Gardens. Photo courtesy of Karl Gercens. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com

Longwood Gardens. Photo courtesy of Karl Gercens. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com

Longwood Gardens. Photo courtesy of Karl Gercens. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com

With Primula malacoides 'Prima Red.' Longwood Gardens. Photo courtesy of Karl Gercens. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com

Longwood Gardens. Copyright Karl Gercens. Conservatory Horticulturist at Longwood Gardens. http://www.karlgercens.com
Discuss this image
About
Plectranthus Species, Blue Coleus, Blue Plectranthus, Flowering Coleus
Plectranthus thyrsoideus
Type: | Tropicals and Tender Perennials |
Height: | 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) |
Conditions: | Zone 9-10, Light Shade |