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Plectranthus ‘Mona Lavender’

Plectranthus ‘Mona Lavender’ Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of San Marcos Growers



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Plectranthus ‘Mona Lavender’ plek-TRAN-thus Genus: Perennials

Many cultivars of Plectranthus are popular in our local gardens. Though they are grown mostly for their interesting and beautiful foliage, some gardeners grow them for their blooms. The plants are easy and undemanding, and thrive in light to deep shade. One of the best varieties is ‘Mona Lavender’, which has beautiful, dark green leaves with purple undersides and stems, as well as abundant lavender-purple flowers.


 Care: Fertile, well-drained soil.
 Propagation:

 From cuttings.


 Problems:

 No serious problems.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Shade Only;Part Shade Only;Part Shade to Full Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Moderate
Characteristics Showy Fall Foliage; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Early Fall; Early Spring; Early Summer; Fall; Late Fall; Late Spring; Late Summer
Flower Color Purple/ Lavender Flower
Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Shade, Indoor Plant
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type Plectranthus

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