Mona Lavender Plectranthus

Plectranthus ‘Mona Lavender’. Winter hardy to USDA Zone 10 where it is easily grown in humusy, medium moisture, well-drained soils in part shade. Best with regular and even moisture. Year-round temperatures of 60-80 F. Trim off new stem tips regularly to retain compact shape and form. Remove flower spikes after bloom.

Details

Family: Lamiaceae (lay-mee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Plectranthus (plek-TRAN-thus) (Info)
Cultivar: Mona Lavender

Category: Annuals, Tropicals and Tender Perennials

Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness: USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Sun Exposure: Light Shade, Partial to Full Shade, Full Shade

Danger: N/A

Bloom Color: Violet/Lavender

Bloom Time: Blooms all year

Foliage: Grown for foliage, Veined, Good Fall Color

Other details: Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic), 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

Patent Information: Patented

Propagation Methods: From herbaceous stem cuttings

Seed Collecting: N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed

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