Plectranthus cultivars are popular foliage plants, but some gardeners grow them for their blooms, and one of the best bloomers is ‘Mona Lavender’. This cultivar has abundant lavender-purple flowers that complement the dark green leaves (with purple undersides and stems). These plants thrive in light to deep shade. —Tom Nelson, Fine Gardening #127
CarePlant in fertile, well-drained soil. Easy to grow.
PropagationFrom cuttings
ProblemsNo serious problems
- Plant Height : 1 to 3 feet
- Plant Width : 1 to 3 feet
- Zones : 10, 11, 9
- Uses : Containers, Shade
- Bloom Time : Early Fall, Early Spring, Early Summer, Fall, Late Fall, Late Spring, Late Summer, Spring, Summer
- Plant Seasonal Interest : Fall Interest
- Light : Full Shade
- Moisture : Medium Moisture
- Maintenance : Moderate
- Growth Rate : Moderate
- Characteristics : Showy Fall Foliage, Showy Foliage
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