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Closely related to and very similar to Salvias, the 350 or so species in the genus Plectranthus offer a wealth of opportunities for gardeners as:
- Tender garden perennials - ideal for Zone 9 and above
- Patio plants, in containers or beds
- House plants
- Summer annuals
We offer some of the best growing and most rewarding varieties, all guaranteed to delight, no matter how you use them. As house plants, they are easy to flower and bloom over a long period. All-in-all, these are rewarding plants.
Plectranthus are beloved by gardeners worldwide, and so have a vast array of common names: Cuban Oregano, Swedish ivy, Creeping Charlie, Swedish Begonia, Prostrate Coleus and Spur Flower- to name a few.
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(Mona's Lavender Spur Flower) Lush and rich colored leaves are the day-to-day feature of this easy-to-grow potted plant, but when it flowers it is nothing short of spectacular! The dark furry underside of this leaf is as purple as it gets!
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(Variegated Cuban Oregano) The thick and very fragrant leaves of this spreading plant are marked in at least three shades of green with an irregular white margin. A short trailer, enjoy this plant on a warm day for the spicy, Oregano-like scent of the leaves.
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(Silver Curl Cuban Oregano) The thick, furry, silvery and very fragrant leaves of this spreading plant are curled and twisted - a charming variation to the common form of this species. This is a seedling from an interspecific cross that regressed - almost - to one of the parents. A short trail...
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(Silver Mist Spur Flower) When we first discovered this species, we mistook it for a Salvia. Growing in front of the US Post Office in Mendocino, California, it was glorious and in full flower one September morning. Returning months later for seed, it had gone dormant in the fashion of a herba...
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(White Rhino Indian Coleus) The largest Plectranthus we grow, both in stature and in leaf size - growing to 3 feet plus tall, with leaves 4 inches long and 3 inches wide. The intricate three-color variegation is enhanced by the golden glow of the new growing leaves. This is a spectacular plant...
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(Troy's Gold Spur Flower) An absolutely amazing blend of colors in the leaves of this plant - golden yellow with irregular mid-green blotches on top, velvety purple on the underside. New growth is purplish as are the strong stems, making for a very eye-catching display.
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(Lush Lavender Spur Flower) Lush and rich colored leaves are the day-to-day feature of this easy-to-grow potted plant, but when it flowers it is nothing short of spectacular! Everyone who sees it in bloom loves it.
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(Fuzzy White Edge Spur Flower) Large growing and sturdy, this beautiful plant is a great choice for a shady corner in summer - or as a container plant anytime. Although the flowers are small and almost insignificant, the white edged, thick deeply wrinkled leaves coupled with a sturdy, upright h...
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(Geranium Scented Spur Flower) The large, furry leaves of this delightful Australian native are a joy to the eye and the touch. But this is one tough plant, withstanding drought, poor soil, browsing animals and even ocean salt spray. As a small scale ground cover or container plant, you will l...
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(Emerald Lace Creeping Charlie) The leaves of this plant have a base color of mottled mid-green, over which lays a silver patterning. The base of the leaves and the petioles are dark purple, as are the furry undersides. This is the smallest Plectranthus
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(Sapphire Dream Spur Flower) Bright green furry leaves edged in creamy white make this a real standout in any garden. Easier to grow than any other variegated shrubby Plectranthus cultivar: if you have not had success in the past with this type you will ...
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