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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) — They exhibit a striking variegation; with deep green tops and purplish undersides, image 74
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) — with deep green tops and purplish undersides; attracting pollinators such as bees and butterflies, image 75
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 76
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — pale lavender to violet blossoms arranged in tiered whorls; ideal for clients seeking a low-maintenance yet, image 80
Spur Flower (Plectranthus ciliatus) — the leaves emit a pleasant; they exhibit a striking variegation, image 77
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) — the Spur Flower produces inflorescences of tubular; perennial for shade, image 79

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