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Plectranthus argentatus
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Uses: Attractive groundcover or low filler plant. Distinctive grey-green, broad leafed foliage makes for a an ideal contrast plant. Useful for mass planting as groundcover in shady areas. Flowers are more vibrant in full sun. Propagate from cuttings.

  • Height 0.2-0.3m
  • Spread 0.8-1m
  • Position
    • position-fullshade Full Shade
    • position-partshade Part Shade
  • Family Lamiaceae
  • Botanical Name Plectranthus argentatus
  • Origin Qld, NT
  • Habit Erect
  • Landscape Coastal cliffs, Coastal footslopes, 2nd line coast, Plains, Hills
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost, Soil salinity
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour White
  • Flowering Time Summer, Autumn
  • Flower Type Spikes
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Groundcover