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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 9–11Climate Mediterranean
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — Thrives in partial shade and well-draining soil; ideal for borders or as underplanting in a temperate garden

Culture

Sun
Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Mature height
2–4 Inches

Classification

Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — Its fuzzy, 4-inch-long green leaves with purple undersides and scalloped edges offer year-round interest; the leaves emit
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) — Thrives in partial shade and well-draining soil; ideal for borders or as underplanting in a temperate garden; in fall
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — ideal for clients seeking a low-maintenance yet visually striking ground cover; its fuzzy, 4-inch-long green leaves with
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) — adding a play of color that catches the eye even from a distance; reaching a height of 1 foot and spreading up to 2 feet
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — the leaves emit a pleasant; they exhibit a striking variegation
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — adding a sensory layer to the garden experience.<br><br>From late summer to early fall; the flowers stand out against the
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — the Spur Flower produces inflorescences of tubular; perennial for shade
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — They exhibit a striking variegation; with deep green tops and purplish undersides
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — with deep green tops and purplish undersides; attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies; perennial with white blooms
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — The flowers stand out against the foliage and can reach a height of up to 6 inches; pale lavender to violet blossoms
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — A partially shaded position is optimal, but it can tolerate full sun in cooler climates; is a versatile and vibrant
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — pale lavender to violet blossoms arranged in tiered whorls; ideal for clients seeking a low-maintenance yet visually
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — white flowers in the garden; the Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus)
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — enchanting flora enthusiasts while requiring minimal upkeep - an ideal choice for any client's garden; white flowers in
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — Being drought tolerant once established; the Spur Flower produces inflorescences of tubular
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — Its fuzzy, 4-inch-long green leaves with purple undersides and scalloped edges offer year-round interest; the, image 46
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — In fall, pale lavender flowers emerge, attracting pollinators; being drought tolerant once established, image 47
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) — perennial for shade; enchanting flora enthusiasts while requiring minimal upkeep - an ideal choice for any client's garden
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — reaching a height of 1 foot and spreading up to 2 feet; thrives in partial shade and well-draining soil, image 45
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — is a versatile and vibrant addition to any landscape; a partially shaded position is optimal, but it can, image 50

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