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Spur Flower

Plectranthus ciliatus

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Overview

Plectranthus ciliatus, or Spur Flower, is a versatile groundcover with soft, semi-succulent stems, reaching a height of 1 foot and spreading up to 2 feet. Its fuzzy, 4-inch-long green leaves with purple undersides and scalloped edges offer year-round interest. In fall, pale lavender flowers emerge, attracting pollinators. Thrives in partial shade and well-draining soil; ideal for borders or as underplanting in a temperate garden. Hardy in zones 10-11.

Sun ShadeWater MediumZones 9–11Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — A partially shaded position is optimal, but it can tolerate full sun in cooler climates

Culture

Sun
Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
2–4 Inches

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — the Spur Flower produces inflorescences of tubular; perennial for shade, image 57
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — adding a sensory layer to the garden experience.<br><br>From late summer to early fall; the flowers stand out, image 78
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — reaching a height of 1 foot and spreading up to 2 feet
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — is a versatile and vibrant addition to any landscape; a partially shaded position is optimal, but it can, image 50
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — In fall, pale lavender flowers emerge, attracting pollinators; being drought tolerant once established
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies; perennial with white blooms
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — perennial with white blooms; adding a sensory layer to the garden experience.<br><br>From late summer to early fall
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — white flowers in the garden
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — white flowers in the garden; the Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus)
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — Being drought tolerant once established; the Spur Flower produces inflorescences of tubular, image 62
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — perennial with white blooms; adding a sensory layer to the garden experience.<br><br>From late summer to, image 65
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — In fall, pale lavender flowers emerge, attracting pollinators; being drought tolerant once established, image 69
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — adding a play of color that catches the eye even from a distance; reaching a height of 1 foot and spreading, image 54
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — is a versatile and vibrant addition to any landscape; a partially shaded position is optimal, but it can tolerate full
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — Its fuzzy, 4-inch-long green leaves with purple undersides and scalloped edges offer year-round interest
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — The Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus); adding a play of color that catches the eye even from a distance
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — perennial with white blooms
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — Thrives in partial shade and well-draining soil; ideal for borders or as underplanting in a temperate garden, image 70
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — is a versatile and vibrant addition to any landscape
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — the leaves emit a pleasant; they exhibit a striking variegation, image 77
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — The Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus); adding a play of color that catches the eye even from a distance, image 71
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — They exhibit a striking variegation; with deep green tops and purplish undersides, image 52
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — adding a play of color that catches the eye even from a distance
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — A partially shaded position is optimal, but it can tolerate full sun in cooler climates; is a versatile and, image 61
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