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Silver Plectranthus

Plectranthus Argentatus Longwood Silver

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Overview

Silver Plectranthus (Plectranthus argentatus 'Longwood Silver') is a striking, evergreen perennial. Grown for its fuzzy, silver-gray foliage, it reaches 24-30 inches in height and spreads 24-36 inches. It thrives in partial shade and well-draining soil, is drought-tolerant once established, and prefers zones 10-11. Tiny lavender blossoms may appear in summer, adding modest charm. Ideal for borders, containers, and contrast in texture or color in landscape designs.

Sun HalfWater MediumZones 9–10Type PerennialClimate Arid
Silver Plectranthus (Plectranthus Argentatus Longwood Silver) — Tiny lavender blossoms may appear in summer, adding modest charm
Silver Plectranthus (Plectranthus Argentatus Longwood Silver) — is drought-tolerant once establishedSilver Plectranthus (Plectranthus Argentatus Longwood Silver) — Silver Plectranthus (Plectranthus argentatus 'Longwood Silver') is a striking, evergreenSilver Plectranthus (Plectranthus Argentatus Longwood Silver) — Ideal for borders, containers, and contrast in texture or color in landscape designsSilver Plectranthus (Plectranthus Argentatus Longwood Silver) — Grown for its fuzzy, silver-gray foliage, it reaches 24-30 inches in height and spreads 24-36Silver Plectranthus (Plectranthus Argentatus Longwood Silver) — It thrives in partial shade and well-draining soil

Culture

Sun
Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Arid

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Silver Plectranthus (Plectranthus Argentatus Longwood Silver) — Tiny lavender blossoms may appear in summer, adding modest charm
Silver Plectranthus (Plectranthus Argentatus Longwood Silver) — is drought-tolerant once established
Silver Plectranthus (Plectranthus Argentatus Longwood Silver) — Silver Plectranthus (Plectranthus argentatus 'Longwood Silver') is a striking, evergreen
Silver Plectranthus (Plectranthus Argentatus Longwood Silver) — Ideal for borders, containers, and contrast in texture or color in landscape designs
Silver Plectranthus (Plectranthus Argentatus Longwood Silver) — Grown for its fuzzy, silver-gray foliage, it reaches 24-30 inches in height and spreads 24-36
Silver Plectranthus (Plectranthus Argentatus Longwood Silver) — It thrives in partial shade and well-draining soil
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