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Zulu Spurflower

Plectranthus Zuluensis

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Overview

The Zulu Spurflower (Plectranthus zuluensis) is an attractive shade-loving perennial. It features sprawling stems that can reach up to 2 feet long, with 5-inch ovate, velvety leaves and sprays of tubular, violet-blue flowers appearing in autumn. Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers well-drained soil and part to full shade. This low-maintenance plant is ideal for underplanting and containers, bringing vibrant color to any subtropical garden setting.

Sun ShadeWater MediumZones 10–11Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Zulu Spurflower (Plectranthus Zuluensis) — It features sprawling stems that can reach up to 2 feet long
Zulu Spurflower (Plectranthus Zuluensis) — This low-maintenance plant is ideal for underplanting and containersZulu Spurflower (Plectranthus Zuluensis) — The Zulu Spurflower (Plectranthus zuluensis) is an attractive shade-loving perennialZulu Spurflower (Plectranthus Zuluensis) — bringing vibrant color to any subtropical garden settingZulu Spurflower (Plectranthus Zuluensis) — violet-blue flowers appearing in autumnZulu Spurflower (Plectranthus Zuluensis) — velvety leaves and sprays of tubularZulu Spurflower (Plectranthus Zuluensis) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers well-drained soil and part to full shade+3

Culture

Sun
Shade
Water
Medium
USDA zones
10–11

Shape & size

Mature height
4–6 Ft.
Mature width
4–6 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Lamiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Zulu Spurflower (Plectranthus Zuluensis) — It features sprawling stems that can reach up to 2 feet long
Zulu Spurflower (Plectranthus Zuluensis) — This low-maintenance plant is ideal for underplanting and containers
Zulu Spurflower (Plectranthus Zuluensis) — The Zulu Spurflower (Plectranthus zuluensis) is an attractive shade-loving perennial
Zulu Spurflower (Plectranthus Zuluensis) — bringing vibrant color to any subtropical garden setting
Zulu Spurflower (Plectranthus Zuluensis) — violet-blue flowers appearing in autumn
Zulu Spurflower (Plectranthus Zuluensis) — velvety leaves and sprays of tubular
Zulu Spurflower (Plectranthus Zuluensis) — Thriving in USDA zones 9-11, it prefers well-drained soil and part to full shade
Plectranthus Zuluensis
Plectranthus Zuluensis
Plectranthus Zuluensis
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